Director: Richie Mehta
Producers: David Miller, Steven N. Bray
Screenwriters: Richie Mehta, Shaun Mehta
Cinematographer: Mitchell T. Ness
Production Designer: Mark Gabriel
Editor: Stuart A. McIntyre
Music Composer: Dr. Shiva
Sound Editor: Jan Tattersall
Cast: Rupinder Nagra, Koel Purie, Naseeruddin Shah, Roshan Seth, Seema Biswas
G.K. Jayaram, an eccentric tycoon disguised as a vagabond, searches for hope in humanity that he has yet to find among his shiftless sons and deceitful business associates. In the streets of New Delhi, he comes across a humble autorickshaw driver, Amal – a man perfectly content with his simple life. One fateful ride demonstrates Amal’s unflappable integrity leading Jayaram to bequeath his fortune to the anonymous public servant. Upon his death, lawyer, Ms. Agarwal is charged with locating Amal lest the fortune be forfeited to Jayaram’s undeserving sons. Meanwhile, an unsuspecting Amal struggles to find funds for an injured street urchin’s medical treatment and inadvertently stumbles upon the prospect of love with one of his regular passengers.
Richie Mehta’s award winning feature directorial debut is based on his 2005 IFFLA Grand Jury Prize winning short film AMAL and adapted from a short story by Shaun Mehta. This charming fable examines the true nature of happiness in a society obsessed with speed, technology and monetary wealth. In AMAL, Mehta introduces the rarest of heroes, one whose spirit will undoubtedly leave an indelible impact.
Hindi (English subtitles)
Opening Night Performing Artists:
blue13 Dance Company
Since 1999, the blue13 dance company has performed to sold out audiences all over the US and abroad with its signature
contemporary styles, Bollywood-Tech and Neo-Kathak. With several critically acclaimed sold-out World Premieres under their belt (Bollywood-Tech at Electric Lodge in Venice, PAHELIYAN: The Story of Alice at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, and Bollywood-Forever in Las Vegas) blue13 is gearing up for a stellar 2008 season. Look out for this summer's dance production: KHEL! A Bollywood Bedtime Story, live at the Ford Amphitheatre in late August.
Bombay Dub Orchestra
Founded by UK based composers and producers Andrew T. Mackay and Garry Hughes, the BDO released their acclaimed self-titled debut album in 2006. Since then they have performed around the globe remixing the likes of Bebel Gilberto, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and the legendary Bob Marley. BDO has also scored major movie soundtracks including the Indian feature LITTLE BOX OF SWEETS, the British gangster movie CLUBBED and the upcoming PROJECT HAPPINESS featuring George Lucas, Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama. Their second album is due out later this year.
Gala Tickets: $60 each. Includes screening and reception. The reception for the Opening Night Gala is at Cabana Club located at 1439 Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028, walking distance from ArcLight Hollywood. The Cabana Club is a 21+ venue. Please bring your id. You will receive your reception ticket at the theater. Please note that we are not selling tickets to the screening only.
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