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Everything Is Cinema
Chris, a young, independent filmmaker from Kerala gets inspired by Louis Malle’s 1969 documentary Calcutta and aspires to recreate the modern version of the documentary himself. He moves to Kolkata with his wife Anita, who is also a movie actress, to work on his documentary. While the shoot of the documentary is already progressing, Corona virus outbreak starts in India and his producer withholds the funds that he had agreed to release earlier. As the government imposed lock-down starts, Chris is stuck inside the rented apartment in Kolkata with Anita. To overcome the pent up frustrations, Chris decides to make a film about his own marriage without the knowledge of Anita.
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Plot Summary
This experimental documentary explores the life and work of Lebanese filmmaker Omar Amiralay, juxtaposing his personal narrative with the political landscape of Syria. Through archival footage, interviews, and evocative imagery, the film delves into Amiralay's passion for cinema as a tool for social change and personal expression.
Critical Reception
Everything Is Cinema received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its artistic ambition and unique approach to documentary filmmaking. Critics often highlighted its innovative structure and the compelling portrait of its subject, though some found its experimental nature challenging.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its experimental and artistic approach to documentary.
The film offers a compelling, albeit unconventional, portrait of a filmmaker.
Some viewers found the structure and narrative difficult to follow.
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Awards & Accolades
Selected for the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Fun Fact
The film uses a unique blend of personal reflection and archival material to construct its narrative, blurring the lines between documentary and essay film.
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