talvar ( english : sword ) , released internationally as guilty , is a 2015 indian hindi-language drama film directed by meghna gulzar and written by vishal bharadwaj .

the film is based on the 2008 noida double murder case , in which a teenage girl and her family servant were found murdered , and her parents were convicted for the crime .

the film stars irrfan khan , konkona sen sharma , neeraj kabi and sohum shah in leading roles .

the film was produced by junglee pictures , the films division of the times of india group .

originally titled nyodda , the film 's title was changed to talvar in february 2015 .

the film was premiered at the 2015 toronto international film festival in september .

talvar presents three contradictory accounts of the case , which variously portray the parents as guilty or innocent .

meghna gulzar has stated that her script is completely objective and unbiased .

however , a few reviewers have remarked that the film 's rashomon-style storytelling is designed to show the parents in a sympathetic light .

at the 61st filmfare awards , talvar won the filmfare award for best editing ( a. sreekar prasad ) .

it also won best adapted screenplay at the 63rd national film awards .

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talvar is the first film whose pre - production cost was equal to post production .
‘talvar’ is the first film whose pre - production cost was equal to post production .
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extensive research has gone into making of the film ‘ talvar ‘ as the film showcases to the audiences three point of views relating to double murder case .
talvar box office collection : irrfan - konkona ' s film earns rs 9 . 25 crore in its opening weekend
the irrfan khan starrer talvar that released last week received positive reviews from the critics and audiences alike . while the film
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at the end of the campaign , we had around 222956 people supporting the film and the case . last but not least , talvar becomes the ‘best reviewed film of the year’
gulzar is pleased her film is getting a tiff premiere . im global is repping the film’s sales .
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shruti tandon who plays the teenage girl in meghna gulzar’s ‘talvar’ , has been kept away from the film promotions and media interactions .
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talvar is an indian murder mystery thriller film of 2015 , directed by meghna gulzar and produced by vineet jain , vishal bhardwaj .
the film released alongside akshay kumar starrer ' singh is bliing ' and hollywood film ' the martian ' .
“ ' talvar ' has been received very well on its release day . the film has garnered tremendous critical acclaim and positive word of mouth , ” the spokesperson of the film said .
almost everyone knows about the film this week , talvar . in the time of a fantastic murder case of sheena bora , which is
in a conversation with the indian express , konkona sen sharma shares why she chose to be a part of controversial film , ‘talvar’ .
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irrfan khan , konkona sen sharma’s ‘talvar’ mints rs . 3 crore on opening day
irrfan khan konkona sen sharma s talvar mints rs . 3 crore on opening day
ayushmann khurranna and bhumi pednekar’s dum laga ke haisha won the best hindi film at the 63rd national film awards .
the film is produced by junglee pictures . the film is going to release in theaters on 2 october 2015 .
talvar is an upcoming bollywood mystery thriller film , directed by meghna gulzar . the film based on the india’s most popular & controversial noida double morder case . the film’s stars cast irrfan khan , konkona sen sharma , tabu and sohum shah in leading role .
konkona sen and neeraj kabi play the parents of shruti in talvar . ( youtube )
vishal bharadwaj’s talvar is all set to release in india on 2nd october , 2015 .
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asked why she chose the title “talvar” ( for the film ) , meghna said it was with reference to the delivery of justice . “talvar alludes to the sword that is held in the hand of the lady of justice . ”
is the story shown in talvar about arushi talvar murder case true ? if yes , then can this movie restart the trial so that the parents can get j . . .
reviewed at toronto film festival ( special presentation ) , sept . 14 , 2015 . running time : 132 min . ( original title : “talvar” )
almost everyone knows about the film this week , talvar . in the time of a fantastic murder case of sheena bora , which is so complicated that it’s boring , talvar reminds us of the double murder that haunted us seven years ago .
talvar is a very well made film - - despite its length and some brief scenes that could have been edited out . but it is also a very uncomfortable film to watch , and that is what makes it so good . a good film should be able to get into our skin , challenge us , shake us up and talvar does all of that .
related : irrfan - konkona ' s talvar earns rs 2 . 50 crore on its opening day
“ ‘talvar’ is a story that i and everyone in the film believe , must be known . for it to premiere at tiff is a wonderful opportunity as it raises the film to a platform of higher visibility . we submitted the film for consideration and were thrilled when we got selected ! ”
irrfan khan talvar movie budget , collection , profit , loss and status hit or flop report ? . mt wiki providing latest hindi film talvar box office collection with its cost box office verdict ( hit or flop ) , record breaking , highest opening of 2015 .
talvar
, which delves on the noida double murder case of 2008 , premiered at toronto international film festival earlier this month , and received a positive response .
apart from irrfan and konkona , the film also stars neeraj kabi and sohum shah in the lead roles . directed by meghna gulzar , talvar released on october 2 .
neeraj kabi and konkona sen sharma play the talwars while irrfan khan is an investigator in the film . “talvar” is not the first bollywood film based on the case , but is apparently the first to be vetoed by the talwar family .
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irrfan khan , konkona sen sharma ' s ' talvar ' mints rs . 3 crore on opening day
team talvar has put in all their time , energy and resources to present to the audiences an unbiased film presenting the case facts while paying attention to the minutest details .
the film collected 50 lacs from its paid previews on thursday . irrfan khan talvar surprised on friday at bolllywood box office by doing better than what was expected of it .
' it is a very uncomfortable film to watch , and that is what makes it so good . a good film should be able to get into our skin , challenge us , shake us up and talvar does all of that . '
the film has been selected for world premiere in ‘special presentations’ section at the toronto international film festival that runs from september 10 to 20 .
india’s most controversial murder case , the noida double murder case re - opened on the 2nd october , 2015 , with the release of the film - talvar . with a critically acclaimed director - meghna gulzar , writer - vishal bhardwaj , talvar was sure to create a buzz .
confirming the news , priti shahani , the co - producer of
talvar
, said : “we are overwhelmed by the response that ' talvar ' has garnered in it ' s first week and are really excited for the days to come as the word of mouth around ' talvar ' is going really strong .
it doesn ' t happen often that the president shows interest in watching a bollywood film , but the rashtrapati bhavan at raisina hill is gearing itself for a grand screening of the film talvar based on the arushi talwar muder case later this month .
talvar has enjoyed a steady second week at the box office and currently stands at the 26 crore mark .
on the whole , talvar is an engaging , edgy thriller with no dull moments . a must watch .
the film’s director meghna gulzar , who , has to her credit of having directed films like filhaal , just married and dus kahaniyan tries her hand in the hard - hitting genre with talvar . she does full justice to the film as a director . talvar is such a film in which the script is the undisputed hero . and meghna has let the film’s ‘hero’ do the talking . the film’s narrative is superlatively gripping and keeps the audiences glued to the edge of their seats till the end . while the first half of the film is outstanding and tight , the second half slows down after the interval , but picks up towards the end .
“i’m here to make films , ” talwar explains . “ [ heidi ] is not my first film , it’s not my last film . ”
talvar is a 2015 bollywood murder mystery thriller based on the noida murders in 2008 . written by vishal bharadwaj and directed by meghna gulzar , the film stars irrfan khan , konkona sen sharma , neeraj kabi and sohum shah . the film premiered in the 2015 toronto international film festival last month and was released worldwide on 2 nd october .
talvar : movie review ; with this film , irrfan khan has yet again proved why he is the most bankable star in bollywood . irrfan keeps the suspense high even with his understated acting .
talvar director : meghna gulzar cast : irrfan khan , konkona sen , neeraj kabi rating : 3 . 5 / 5
“ talvar , ” based on the double murder of teenager aarushi talwar and manservant hemraj banjade , is premiering at the toronto international film festival and will open in indian cinemas on oct . 2 .
added meghna , “with this , i have stepped out of everything that is comfortable and that itself was exciting . ” talvar is scheduled to be premiered at the toronto international film festival next month .
director meghna gulzar says her new film does not attempt to take sides . like the 1950 film “ rashomon “ , “talvar” looks at the crime from multiple perspectives – that of the parents and the cbi – and leaves it to the “sensitized viewer” to draw their own conclusion .
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cut to 2015 . the aarushi murder case is set to reopen , but in theatres this time . director meghna gulzar brings the much - talked - about murder case on 70mm through her film talvar .
the human tragedy at the centre of aarushi - hemraj murder case attracted vishal bhardwaj to write “talvar” as the director wanted to bring out the “absurdity of the system” through the real - life inspired film .
although , ‘talvar’ always had a modest budget at the production level , but the makers never wanted to compromise at the pre production level as this phase forms the core of the presentation of the film .
‘talvar’ is directed by meghna gulzar and features power packed performers like irrfan khan , konkana sen , neeraj kabi amongst others .
“talvar” , directed by meghna gulzar , was a retelling of three investigation theories behind the aarushi talwar - hemraj murder case .
talvar movie review : the film is as real as a constructed - for - the - camera document can be , with its portrayal of the professional rivalries between the investigating teams , and insatiable media persons .
another film made on the sensational case is manish gupta directorial ‘rahasya ' . though the makers have denied any resemblance of the case , talwars have accused them of using the case as the film ' s plot . the film reportedly shows talwars as guilty .
i want to see how close to reality everything in the film is .
legendary poet - lyricist and meghna’s father gulzar has written the lyrics for the film .
based on the investigation of the sensational aarushi talwar murder case , the trailer of meghna gulzar’s forthcoming film talvar , written by vishal bhardwaj and co - produced by junglee pictures and him , was launched on saturday .
the makers of ‘talvar’ have been hosting screenings all over the country , to utilise the tool of word - of - mouth .
talvar ' s compared to rashomon but while that wandered through forests of fantasy , talvar boldly tackles reality . it offers totally different takes on two murders . but it is unambiguous about a third - fairness , slashed to pieces by incompetence and callous crassness .
“the subject and content of ‘talvar’ does not lend itself to having its characters break into song , ” gulzar said . “there are songs in ‘talvar , ’ but used in the background . ‘filhaal , ’ as a film , lent itself to songs and music . it is kind of organic to treat a film according to its subject , like the choice of subject was also a spontaneous one . no meticulous planning as such . ”
‘ talvar ‘ which is a content driven film is performing good due to its bold narration , superb direction & awesome performances by actors irrfan khan , konkona sensharma & neeraj kabi . after receiving rave reviews from the critics and enough audience appreciation , the makers even increased the number of shows for the film .
talvar gets your mind ticking along the murders ' mysteries while it moves your heart at two lives - and one truth - lost .
irrfan khan , konkona sen sharma ' s ' talvar ' mints rs . 3 crore on opening day | bollywood news – india tv
irrfan and konkona sensharma ' s film talvar , which is based on the 2008 aarushi talwar murder case in noida , has minted rs 9 . 25 crore during its opening weekend . the film ' s business is gaining momentum slowly and steadily through word - of - mouth publicity . trade analyst taran adarsh tweeted :
tabu , irrfan khan , konkana sen sharma and sohum shah will star in the film .
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in their pre - release interviews , the makers of “ talvar ” have emphasized a point over and over again – that their film is an impartial attempt at reconstructing the murder of a teenager and a servant in suburban delhi .
the film inserted little bits of humour between the prominent themes of rage , revenge and gruesome murder . the cinematography is absolutely fitting and the background score was very appropriate . the screenplay was done up well . the casting and editing departments worked wonderfully well ( they gave the film its edge ) . the direction was fantastic . talvar is a director’s film . there have been criticisms about its duration and the procedural way the film was constructed , but therein lies the irony . the film shows you the typically delayed and procedural systems of justice and law on an issue such as a girls senseless murder .
vishal sir has been very excited about the release date . last year , ' haider ' came as a pleasant surprise . . . this year , ' talvar ' has already garnered a huge response at toronto international film festival . now he is keen to bring a film every october 2 ,
said a spokesperson .
meghna gulzar , whose film “talvar” , based on the 2008 murder of 14 - year - old aarushi talwar and her family’s domestic servant hemraj , premiered under the title of “guilty” at the toronto international film festival ( tiff ) to an overwhelming response , says if the movie sparks a debate , it’ll have served its purpose .
titled ‘nyoda ' the film captures the events following aarushi talwar ' s murder . vishal bhardwaj , who is writing the script for the film has been provided with all the related documents .
he said he didn’t know in detail about the aarushi case before the film . but what he heard from different sources during the film was “a revelation to me” , the actor said .
the advantage of working with bhardwaj ( he is also one of the film ' s producers ) is that he can contribute his multi - faceted talents to the project . so as expected , talvar ' s music is composed by bhardwaj adding to the dark texture of the film . and as a package deal we also get to hear rekha bhardwaj ' s rich melodious voice singing the film ' s closing song zinda .
talvar is an bollywood movie in 2015 , it is drama film and irrfan khan , konkona sen sharma and tabu in lead roles . this film is directed by meghna gulzar and produced by vishal bhardwaj and vineet jain . it is made under the banner of junglee pictures , vb pictures pvt . ltd . , mirchi movies limited .
and i don ' t think moviegoers are too upset that the film is a little shallow .
release date : - the film is going to release in theaters on 2 nd october 2015 .
“in fact , we have increased the number of shows across every theater chain . people have loved the film and we are confident of the film having a long run ,
she added .
last year , he delivered critically acclaimed turns in shoojit sircar ' s piku and meghna gulzar ' s talvar , but didn ' t take home a single trophy ( barring one for the former at the indian film festival of melbourne ) .
talvar is an intriguing and gripping thriller and boasts of brilliant performances , witty dialogues and much more . you should definitely not miss this one .
irrfan khan – konkona sen sharma starrer “talvar” , which is based on the infamous aarushi talwar murder case , will hit theatres on october 2 .
however ,
bajirao mastani
isn ' t the only indian film to be nominated at the afa .
masaan
,
talvar
,
bombay velvet
and
baahubali : the beginning
also received nominations in different categories .
talvar , which is loosely based on the noida double murder case , involved extensive research and verification of facts which stretched over a period of months .
meghna gulzar’s directorial venture ” talvar ‘ is still performing well at the box office . on its 3rd weekend ‘ talvar ‘ collected 50 lacs on friday , 85 lacs on saturday and 90 lacs on sunday which takes the total of the movie to 28 . 20 crores at the domestic box office .
“talvar” , is not a first film based on the much controversial double - murder - case . “rahasya” , directed by manish gupta and starring kay kay menon and tisca chopra that released earlier this year , was also based on the same murder mystery .
meghna gulzar , whose film
talvar
, based on the 2008 murder of 14 - year - old aarushi talwar and her family ' s domestic servant hemraj , says if the movie sparks a debate , it ' ll have served its purpose .
that is inspired from a true story did face a bit of competition from other releases , it managed to hold its own at the box - office . in this box office analysis , we take a look at the success of talvar , breaking the film’s collections into a day - wise break - up of domestic collections and also tracking the film’s overseas
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of course , i am intrigued by the film – the case was tried in allahabad .
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the film , starring irrfan khan and konkana sen sharma , collected rs . 3 crore on friday .
irrfan khan starrer talvar is based on a real life incident – the mysterious death of a young girl named aarushi talwar in in noida , near delhi . the gruesome nature of the crime shocked nation . this week’s release talvar , is another ‘take’ on the story after rahasya and the plot treads on similar lines . will talvar prove to be as sharp as its moniker in decimating its rivals at with its box office collections , or not , is the question .
irrfan khan - konkona sen sharma starrer
talvar
, which is based on the infamous aarushi talwar murder case , will hit theatres on october 2 .
this is not a spoiler . as the notice right at the beginning of the film makes clear , talvar is based on real incidents and characters drawn from the aarushi - hemraj murders of 2008 . the fate of the accused is well - known and talvar doesn ' t rewrite reality . the biggest spoiler isn ' t what happened in the plot or the new details that talvar reveals about the politics behind the murder investigation . it ' s in the grim reality of what it means to be an everyman in india , someone who lives an average , everyday life .
the lawyer for the talwars has been quoted as saying the family had seen both the film and the script , but director gulzar denies this , saying the talwars must have seen the film’s posters and trailer . she says the team met a “lot of people” during their research , but not after the film was complete .
“if the film can start a debate to have a relook at the case , i think it would have served it purpose , ” said meghna , answering questions from the audience after the screening of the film .
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talvar uses the ‘rashomon effect’ to cast doubts over the conviction of talwars in aarushi double murder case . the film , nonetheless , is an intriguing and gripping thriller that boasts of brilliant performances , witty dialogues and much more . you should definitely not miss this one .
there are lot of things that “talvar” gets right in the cinema department , but where it falters is in the morality of making a film like this . nupur and rajesh talwar have been convicted of murdering their daughter and their appeal against the verdict is yet to be heard . the filmmakers are careful not to mention their names anywhere , but the publicity material has made it clear that “talvar” tells the story of the talwars .
talvar < \ / i > received the fabulous response it deserves from all quarters . do you wish it had got a solo release , and didn’t clash with
with a thin line between the reel and real , a film on a real - life event can easily colour views of people , since the art of filmmaking comes with a fair amount of cinematic liberty . and even before the release of the film , the clouds of doubt over the authenticity of facts loom large over the director and the film . however , meghna maintains that the film is unbiased and follows a neutral approach .
talvar movie review : it is a difficult film to watch because we know all along that we are not in some fictitious la - la land ; we are in noida , where the killings took place , and the events that unfold have a distinct ring of reality .
the film collected rs 17 . 05 crore till friday . and after seeing the response to the film , more screens were added to every theatre chain across the country since it ' s release , read a statement .
talvar has received critical acclaim , but it seems it’s also become an unlikely game - changer at the box office , rewriting movie viewing patterns , especially on weekdays .
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directed by meghna gulzar and also starring tabu , the film is penned by music composer - filmmaker vishal bhardwaj .
bhardwaj said the film is very dear to his heart as “it has taken close two years of our life” .
khan exonerates the parents and the film takes his side , clearly casting him as the righteous hero . and yet , by the time the credits roll , even this man has given up and , really , fallen on his own talvar . the truth tires . doubt alone triumphs .
in talvar , bhardwaj once again tries to lead the viewer in a certain direction , perhaps driven by a hidden agenda to change the public opinion about the talwar couple convicted for the dual murder of aarushi and hemraj . as a matter of fact , talvar reminds this critic of the propaganda films of old like battleship potemkin —a revolutionary propaganda film made by the luminary russian filmmaker sergei eisenstein to evoke sympathy for the rebellious sailors of the battleship potemkin and hatred for their overlords—and triumph of the will —a powerful film made by the german filmmaker leni riefenstahl at the behest of adolf hitler to perpetuate the nazi propaganda . while talvar may not have been made in the same vein as those two monumental films , the propaganda is still quite evident .
a tightly written narrative and mostly rational view of the investigations ensure talvar is an edge - of - the - seat , engaging thriller that seeks to shock its audience .
straight away , talvar is super - sharp , a sword swipe at bollywood ' s song - and - dance , mehendi - fuelled escapism . inspired by 2008 ' s aarushi talwar double murder case , for which aarushi ' s parents are serving a life - term , talvar takes reality head on - and turns it on its head .
helmer meghna gulzar ’s “ talvar ” ( guilty ) premieres in toronto film festival ’s special presentations on sept . 14 . the daughter of oscar - winning songwriter gulzar and actress raakhee , meghna gulzar started as a journo and segued into documentary filmmaking before entering bollywood with 2002’s “filhaal . ”
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film trotted out by movie critics whenever contrasting narratives enter the picture . while competing accounts do play a big part in
gajraj rao , soham shah and atul kumar are excellent in their roles , adding action and adventure to this medium paced film . with so many plus points it is small wonder that the film has done well at the box office .
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has landed five nominations , including in the best film category , at the 10th asian film awards , where
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it is puzzling how two principal performances from the same film were eligible for awards in the popular and critic’s categories .
talvar movie is based on the 2008 noida double murder case , in which a teenage girl and her family servant were found murdered , and her parents were arrested for the murders . the film is based on the parents ' account of the events , and builds a defense case for them .
talvar has received critical acclaim , but it seems it ' s also become an unlikely game - changer at the box office , rewriting movie viewing patterns , especially on weekdays .
meghna gulzar’s film that was earlier titled talwar will now be called nyodda . the film is a fictional dramatisation of the aarushi talwar murder case which is still being investigated . starring konkona sen sharma , irrfan , tabu , neeraj kabi and sohum shah , the film has been produced by vishal bhardwaj and junglee pictures . nyodda ’s release date is still undecided .
in talvar , bhardwaj once again tries to lead the viewer in a certain direction , perhaps driven by a hidden agenda to change the public opinion about the talwar couple convicted for the dual murder of aarushi and hemraj . as a matter of fact , talvar reminds this critic of the propaganda films of old like battleship potemkin - - a revolutionary propaganda film made by the luminary russian filmmaker sergei eisenstein to evoke sympathy for the rebellious sailors of the battleship potemkin and hatred for their overlords - - and triumph of the will - - a powerful film made by the german filmmaker leni riefenstahl at the behest of adolf hitler to perpetuate the nazi propaganda . while talvar may not have been made in the same vein as those two monumental films , the propaganda is still quite evident .
the film , which released alongside akshay kumar starrer “singh is bliing” and hollywood film “the martian” , managed to make its presence felt at the box office with positive word of mouth publicity . its collection is expected to hike towards the weekend .
[ talvar ] is bound to stir up controversy on its home turf with its dramatically potent depiction of police ineptitude , media excess , bureaucratic infighting and a possible miscarriage of justice .
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the film has a rashomon like narrative , putting different viewpoints and storylines in place and whetting your appetite with each reveal .
even though the film is powerhouse of talent , it is irrfan khan who leads the film right from his entry . with this film , he has yet again proved why he is the most bankable star in bollywood today . his performance is absolutely magnetic and compelling . even though konkona sen sharma seems to have underplayed her role , she is convincing in her part .
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as investigator after investigator ploughs through technical evidence , multitudes of tests and testimonies , “talvar” does a good job of cutting it all out and keeping the entire process of deconstructing a crime interesting . like chaitanya tamhane’s “ court “ , “talvar” deals with the flaws in india’s criminal justice system and how it is often governed by the prejudices and limitations of the people running it .
all of this indulgence can be fine , but it also feels like a diversion and it makes talvar a tad bit long . khan ' s kumar stands tall despite this back story .
for all its positives , talvar fails to keep that distance , and therefore compromises its ability to be an impartial , unbiased chronicle of what is india ' s most sensational murder case .
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bharadwaj ' s script is solid and the case is eventful enough to hold our attention , but talvar ' s direction lacks imagination . gulzar could have toyed with the audience a lot more than she does in talvar . however , one must also keep in mind that she has made this film within many constraints — not the least of which are legal since the aarushi - hemraj murders are an ongoing case — and considering the tightrope gulzar must have had to walk , she ' s done well .
after giving up the rights to the title dishkiyaoon for shilpa shetty ' s maiden production venture last year , pritish nandy ' s production house has now shown benevolence to meghna gulzar . her upcoming film inspired from the aarushi talwar murder case which was earlier titled ' nyodda ' will now be called ' talvar ' .
talvar collected rs 2 . 50 crore on its opening day , the box office collection witnessed a slight growth on its second day ( saturday ) and earned rs 2 . 75 crore , and on sunday ( october 4 ) , the business went up by about 40 % . on its third day , talvar has grossed rs 3 . 50 crore from the domestic box office .
there is a side plot in the film that gives us khan ' s back - story - - his troubled marriage to tabu . irrfan khan and tabu together are a dream cast . bhardwaj has worked with them twice , including in last year ' s haider and in talvar he even gets to tip his hat to the director ' s father sampooran singh kalra aka gulzar ' s 1987 film ijaazat and its iconic song mera kuch samaan .
this resulted in the pre production cost of the film being equal to the production cost , which is something that rarely happens .
authenticity of the data . however , they are adequately indicative of the box - office performance of the film ( s ) .
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the title was initially registered with pritish nandy communications ( pnc ) . a source close to the makers says ,
the rights were with pnc , but when vishal bhardwaj started writing the film , he had the ' talvar ' name in mind . so the producers decided to go with nyodda as the working title .
irrfan attributed his presence in the film to the power of the story . “when i read this script , there were different versions of the story , but still there were such powerful emotions in it . that is what compelled me to do the film . ”
in the film , aarushi is shruti , hemraj is khempal , the talwars are the tandons , and the cbi is the cdi . but the facts of the case—all those rusty swords of police incompetence and cbi politics—are unaltered . the film begins with nutan tandon (
for best screenplay (
talvar
) , amit trivedi for best original music (
bombay velvet
) and srinivas mohan (
baahubali : the beginning
) for best visual effects .
hyena road , the anticipated afghan war film , will also receive a world premiere . director paul gross’ passchendaele opened toronto in 2008 .
in india , while the film city studios in mumbai ensured weather conditions weren’t a factor , there were other matters to contend with .
on monday at a mall in goregaon , mumbai , but the shows were housefull . i had been hearing positive reviews for the film , so i drove down to vapi , which is almost 180km from mumbai , to watch the film with my fiance on thursday
murder case . i would like to watch the film and see how it presents this very twisted case . there have been films made on real cases like the jessica lal murder case , but no one killed jessica came and went . people watched the film and forgot about it . what is to be seen now is how this case is presented in this film and whether it leaves an impact on the audience’s mind . i haven’t discussed the film so far with other lawyers , but i would like to know their views as well .
earlier , bhardwaj had won the national film award for best screenplay for “haider” ( which he had co - written with basharat peer ) . the film had also won him the best music direction honour . he had also been lauded for his compositions for “ishqiya” and “godmother” .
“i hope my film starts the journey towards closure , ” said gulzar , whose first two films were a family drama and a romance .
meghna gulzar ' s film based ‘nyoda ' on aarushi talwar murder case will reportedly show aarushi ' s parents ' side of the story .
the film is replete with a lot of black humour , something that bhardwaj says was inherent in the story despite its very tragic tone .
these apart , he had won the national awards for best children’s film ( “the blue umbrella” ) and a special jury award for “omkara” .
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talvar , for the most part , is engaged in a tussle with itself , trying to balance the mechanics of the case , which lends it gravitas and importance , with the plight of its characters who , battling one misfortune after the other , are compelling material for any motion picture drama . bhardwaj chooses real over reel in talvar , sacrificing moments of potential dramatic tension in lieu of fixing his gaze on the case , a decision that doesn’t necessarily benefit the film at all times . ( it’s curious how the opposite worked in haider —the first half of the film , taking its cues from the nonfiction book curfewed nights , worked significantly better than the second half , which was based on hamlet . )
meghna gulzar’s “talvar” also bagged the best location sound recordist honour . the best song award went to “kaathirun nu kaathirunnu” from “ennu ninte moideen” , while ace composer ilaiyaraaja won the best background score honour for “thaarai thappattai” .
talvar is a pro - talwar film . there is a very subtle undertone to the narrative that paints rajesh and nupur talwar , parents of aarushi who have been convicted in the double murder case , as victims of insensitive investigators and the judicial system in our country . talvar uses the ‘rashomon effect’ , named after the japanese movie akira kurosawa employed by filmmakers to highlight how unreliable and subjective human perception can be , to cast doubts over the conviction of talwars . the movie shows three different versions of the incident : those of the cops’ , the cdi’s and the parents’ .
ss rajamouli’s magnum opus baahubali was declared the best film at 63rd national film awards announced on monday ( march 28 ) . bollywood superstar amitabh bachchan won the best actor award for his role in ‘piku’ while actress kangana ranaut won best actress for her role in ‘tanu weds manu returns . ”
led the way with an average of $ 15 , 221 in four theaters , which is very strong for a documentary . the film ' s
that is what shruti’s father ( neeraj kabi ) cries out , in ‘talvar’ . and that anguished cry and the mother’s ( konkona sen sharma ) too - stunned - for - tears face leave us deeply conflicted , deeply uncomfortable . ‘talvar’ is a difficult film to watch because we know all along that we are not in some fictitious la - la land ; we are in noida , where the killings took place , and the events that unfold have a distinct ring of reality . the film– part police procedural , part dark , twisted crime drama– is as real as a constructed - for - the - camera document can be , with its portrayal of the professional rivalries between the investigating teams , and insatiable media persons .
and that is where talvar comes into play .
so what talvar does is that it picks up all the information , all the various theories , all the contradictions , all the lapses and the investigation that went into this case and lays it out in a fairly easy - to - understand manner , and tries to make sense of the clutter that we have been served over the last eight years ,
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“i was particularly anxious about the screenplay of ‘talvar’ as it constantly jumps timelines and intricately weaves together multiple perspectives . it was a challenge to write and i am deeply humbled by this prestigious recognition , ” he added .
there was no indication that meghna gulzar , who’s made a couple of terrible films before this , would come up with something that sears , that make us question our precepts about fealty and loyalty , about crime and punishment . ‘talvar’ , which rhymes so closely with ‘talwar’ , is a brave film that devastates , and despite its flaws , makes for a compelling watch .
if it was possible to separate talvar from the appalling mismanagement of the actual aarushi - hemraj murder investigations , then we could perhaps discuss the film ' s merits as we do with any other non - documentary film . we could note that the film ' s pace abruptly shifts to fifth gear after intermission . we could shake our heads disapprovingly at the unnecessary cameo appearance that tabu makes in talvar and rue how little powerful actors like sen sharma and kabi have to do in the film . we could point out sohum shah and his handlebar moustache , both delivering an excellent performance as irrfan ' s sidekick . we could applaud irrfan for delivering a charismatic performance and note that he ' s starting to develop his very own stereotype of a smooth , sardonic gent who delivers cutting punchlines . ( let ' s hope we don ' t remember ashwin kumar while watching irrfan in jazbaa next week . ) we could include a little cheer for the excellence of indian theatre practice by pointing out just how brilliant atul kumar is as the nauseating paul .
, which casts ranveer singh , deepika padukone and priyanka chopra in pivotal roles , won nine awards including the best film and the best director award .
story of a child prodigy “duronto” won best children’s film , while actor gaurav menon took home the best child artist award for his performance in “ben” .
bhaskar hazarika’s “kothanodi” won the best assamese film award , while veteran filmmaker gautam ghose’s evocative story “shankhachil” took home the trophy for the best bengali movie .
the signs were all there since the film was struggling to get the momentum going in buzz and hype . thankfully , there was better awareness created around the release timing but that was never going to be sufficient for a horde of audiences to be stepping in right from the first show . that said , the film did see gradual increase in footfalls as the day progressed . since the film is a hardcore multiplex affair , it was always going to be evening and night shows that held the key . in that aspect , the nishikant kamat directed film could breathe better at least to some extent .
hindi movie talvar story based on real double murder case happened in noida . konkana sen sharma and neeraj kabi are playing the role of 14 years old girl ( aarushi talwar ) parents . irrfan khan is also playing a honest police officer role in the film . in real aarushi talwar and her servent ( hemraj banjade ) killed in nodia at their residence in may , 2008
talvar’s director meghna gulzar , who , has to her credit of having directed films like filhaal , just married and dus kahaniyan tries her hand in the hard - hitting genre too – with good results . ( bollywood hungama )
# talvar gathers momentum with each passing day . thu previews 50 lacs , fri 2 . 50 cr , sat 2 . 75 cr , sun 3 . 50 . total : ? 9 . 25 cr . india biz .
while
haider
featured shahid kapoor , kay kay menon , shraddha kapoor and tabu ,
talvar
, directed by meghna gulzar , also has tabu , apart from , irrfan khan , konkona sen sharma and neeraj kabi .
helmer meghna gulzar’s “talvar” ( guilty ) premieres in toronto film festival’s special presentations on sept . 14 . the daughter of oscar - winning songwriter gulzar and actress raakhee , meghna gulzar started as a journo and segued into documentary filmmaking before entering bollywood with 2002’s “filhaal . ” with “guilty , ” she’s taken a real - life story , centering around a 2000s serial killing case [ … ]
although talvar is a murder story , the plot also explores the consequences of greed and low level politics and personal rivalries which lead the obstruction of justice . the film also attacks the media presenting judgment even before the case is solved at court . director gulzar’s attempt to create an unbiased view point has gone under some criticism for being a sympathetic narrative of the parents of the victim .
an insider reveals ,
it is a very sensitive subject . moving away from the allegations that aarushi was murdered by her own parents , the film actually builds a defense case for the parents . the murder and the consequent investigation are narrated entirely from the parents’s point of view in meghna gulzar’s film . ”
“valiya chirakulla pakshikal” , a dramatically disturbing exposition of the ill effects of pesticides in north kerala , bagged the best film on environmental conservation / [ preservation .
aseem chhabra reviews meghna gulzar ' s film on the aarushi murder case , the first of our reviews on arguably the most controversial movie of the year .
in my opinion , if a film were to be made on an issue as sensitive as this , in an age where morality is constantly being questioned , then the makers could not have done a better job . making a film on an issue such as this is a challenge in itself . it’s a strong film with a silent message . if the abrupt end to the murder case and all the complicated and corrupted articles in the newspapers and television features that followed did not give you closure , this film probably will . its intelligently done and is a must watch . i give it 4 . 5 / 5 .
the makers of the film wanting to leave no loose ends conducted a thorough survey around the case by visiting noida and other places related to the case .
considering the sensitivities around the case , she said , “i am a mother and a daughter…it ( the film ) put me in a tricky situation . ”
coming from the team of haider , the film in spite of releasing with singh is bliing , managed to make a decent collection at the box office .
expertly commingling horror with humour , bhardwaj varies the film’s mood with ease , never taking the easy way out , never settling for a predictable narrative . however , talvar ’s central thrust—a murder mystery unfolding through three different , often contradictory , points of view—works better on paper than on screen , because the third investigation , in essence , isn’t markedly different from the first and , as a result , doesn’t deliver enough narrative tension . but that is , probably , the price fiction pays when it’s squeezed out of facts . bhardwaj and meghna gulzar , talvar ’s director , follow the sequence of the actual murder case with impressive precision , steering clear from reality only in terms of the film’s cosmetic elements—characters’ first and last names , the date and month of murders , the names of the various bureaus .
the sanjay gupta film has entered the second week with a decent number of shows and one waits to see if it manages to touch the 30 crore mark .
“thank you everybody for all your love . we are really happy that ‘bajrangi bhaijaan’ got the national award for best popular film , ” director kabir khan tweeted .
however , all these analyses are ultimately irrelevant when it comes to talvar . it ' s more of a much - needed social document than a film . it will leave you shaken and fill you with despair . you will have no peace of mind when you come out of the theatre because the film shows you just how helpless and alone we are , how much power the system has over us and how carelessly power is abused . and that ' s why you must see talvar . you must know just how badly the odds are stacked against you . you must know that this could be your story and if it isn ' t , that ' s because you ' re lucky . not because crime happens in other people ' s lives or because the police are there to protect you .


pierre mondy ( born pierre cuq ; 10 february 1925 in neuilly-sur-seine – 15 september 2012 in paris ) was a french film and theatre actor and director .

pierre mondy

french actors charlotte valandrey and pierre mondy on the set of television series . . .
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francois perier celebrating his 50 year - old theater career surrounded by michel piccoli , pierre mondy and philippe de broca .
you will find below the horoscope of pierre mondy with his interactive chart , an excerpt of his astrological portrait and his planetary dominants .
french actors charlotte valandrey and pierre mondy on the set of television series ' les cordier , juge et flic ' , episode ' la voix du sang ' .
in a matter of minutes , you can get at your email address your astrological portrait ( approximately 32 pages ) , a much more comprehensive report than this portrait of pierre mondy .
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here are some character traits from pierre mondy ' s birth chart . this description is far from being comprehensive but it can shed light on his / her personality , which is still interesting for professional astrologers or astrology lovers .
this text is only an excerpt from of pierre mondy ' s portrait . we hope that it will arouse your curiosity , and that it will prompt you to deepen your knowledge of astrology , as well as to visit and use the wide range of free applications at urltoken .
your lively and conciliating mind is at the service of your career , pierre mondy . your natural mobility enables you to constantly adjust and to get the positions you want . your professional achievement is often the result of your ability to understand that the key to success is . . . ( excerpt )
if there are no tense aspects with other planets in your chart , this configuration suggests that you are prone , pierre mondy , to create a link between your career and the sentimental area , even though it may come under various guises : you may be in favour with women . . . ( excerpt )
you definitely are a good soul , pierre mondy : above all , you like to assert yourself by means of friendship , the true one , that is deep and warm ; nothing is more rewarding than to be accepted and loved by your friends and by the persons you select . . . ( excerpt )
as strange as it may seem , pierre mondy , to you , action means behind the scenes and secrecy . the form of your action is important , as compared to what you actually do . you want no publicity on what you are doing and the reasons of your struggle ! you loathe . . . ( excerpt )
entertainments , hobbies and parties , love affairs , holidays , here are the areas where you express best your emotions , pierre mondy . you like children ' s company , your popularity is often good and you use it in order to increase the number of your encounters in order to see your seductive . . . ( excerpt )
mr . bonaparte , surprisingly , is played by a near unknown , pierre mondy , who may have come to the director ' s attention appearing in a remake of gance ' s la roue . while albert dieudonne in the silent had been boldly iconic with his angular features and tiny tim haircut , mondy is given a more rounded , human , and some how less interesting napoleon to play . the movie starts with a joke about his height , so we ' re definitely in a more populist mode .
cheers for communication and mobility , pierre mondy ! the predominance of air signs in your chart favours and amplifies your taste for relations and for all kinds of short trips , whether real ( travels ) or symbolic ( new ideas , mind speculations ) . you gain in flexibility and adaptability what you lose in self - assertion or in pragmatism .
“a funny thing happened on the way to the forum , ” the long‐run musical based on the comedies by plautus , will open sept . 15 at the palais royale in paris . arthur lesser , ralph edwards and harold prince will co‐sponsor the french version . pierre mondy will play the role of pseudolus , the free‐wheeling roman slave in a translation by raymond castans .
your angular houses , namely , the 1st , 4th , 7th and 10th houses , are very emphasized in your chart , pierre mondy : according to the tradition , they are the strongest and most dynamic houses . should the rest of your chart concur , angular houses suggest that you are an enterprising , energetic and assertive man . indeed , angular houses are said to generate impulsions and to give a powerful and domineering personality .
it ' s unfair of me , but i just can ' t get along with mondy ' s face . he has a big , soft forehead , bisected horizontally by a single deep crease , and with that tattered fringe pasted to his crown he looks like a man wearing a frankenstein monster headpiece . he ' s a decent actor , though . the trouble is , a young jean - pierre trintignant is also in the film as a minor functionary , and on the few occasions he ' s given anything to do , he fascinates in a way that mondy can ' t . and trintignant is quite a little chap . it was a missed opportunity .
after this paragraph about dominant planets , of pierre mondy , here are the character traits that you must read more carefully than the previous texts since they are very specific : the texts about dominant planets only give background information about the personality and remain quite general : they emphasize or , on the contrary , mitigate different particularities or facets of a personality . a human being is a complex whole and only bodies of texts can attempt to successfully figure out all the finer points .
like the majority of earth signs , pierre mondy , you are efficient , concrete and not too emotional . what matters to you is what you see : you judge the tree by its fruits . your ideas keep changing , words disappear , but actions and their consequences are visible and remain . express your sensitivity , even if it means revealing your vulnerability . emotions , energy and communication must not be neglected ; concrete action is meaningless if it is not justified by your heart , your intellect or your enthusiasm .
the fixed mode corresponds to a majority of elements in your chart , pierre mondy , and represents the desire for security and durability : you are able to concretely appreciate a situation and its stability . you definitely prefer to play the role of a loyal , obstinate and hard - working person , rather than to try new and risky experiences - beware , however , not to confuse obstinacy with intransigence . you structure , cement , and strengthen everything you find on your way : it is your nature , although you are not especially interested in swiftness : slow and steady . . .
mondy directed four films and thirteen television episodes , and wrote two television screenplay adaptions . he also directed over 60 theatre productions , many of them at the théâtre du palais - royal in paris . in 1973 he directed the first production of la cage aux folles starring jean poiret and michel serrault .
pierre mondy , the diurnal south - eastern quadrant , consisting of the 10th , 11th and 12th houses , prevails in your chart : assertion and goals achievement are at the centre of your concerns . you are very keen to implement your dreams and your plans . you achieve your ambitions as soon as possible , whether through an active social life , highly charged friendly relations , or an urge to take actions in order to reap - in the eyes of the world , of course - the rewards of your dynamism . it is likely that spirituality or humanitarian actions are part of your motivations , sometimes at the price of some degree of isolation .
your sensitivity is dominated by your reason , pierre mondy , and you tend to analyze your emotional reactions in the slightest details , as if you wanted you hold them at bay so that they cannot overwhelm you or weaken you . your nature is anxious , shy , you do not like to be in the forefront and you lack self - confidence . you are extremely perfectionist , you need to examine , to organize and to plan everything according to your logic . you like to help and to feel that you are useful , in your own work or through your wise and clever advice . you may also be very demanding and critical , even unbearable , because you are insistent and you find fault in everything . learn to gain some self - confidence and do not constantly be ready to criticize . . .
in love , you are more cerebral and friendly than really passionate , pierre mondy . you are made for amorous friendships , for refined and light feelings where each partner retains one ' s freedom , and almost detachment , without getting really committed . sometimes , you may be distant from , and indifferent to , love matters for a while , because you can be completely engrossed in original intellectual pursuits and the collective atmosphere which you are so fond of . you substitute a great number of friendly and light contacts to amorous relationships and it is fair to say that they satisfy you . to fall in love , you need spice and a partner who is original , who amazes you and whom you admire ; under such conditions , you can freely express your feelings in an ambiance devoid of constraint , where freedom is perfectly respected and shared within the couple .
pierre mondy , the way you take action gains in power and in precision what it loses in rapidity and spontaneity . you are “slow” , certainly . but when you get started , you put all your ingenuity and your persistence into it and you love to see a job well done . at the end of the day , owing to your ways , you are the winner . in your sex life , similarly , you are generous and instinctive and your slowness is not an obstacle . it may even bring fulfilment to you , but above all , to your partner ! in love , as well as in your exchanges in general , you tend to keep your worries to yourself because you are extremely patient ; you don ' t say anything , you stand all the hits and one day , you explode into outbursts of anger that are as violent as they are rare , thanks god .
you are a “free - thinker” , pierre mondy , and you tackle problems with a swift and efficient mind . freedom , progress and originality are your driving forces . you are resolutely future - oriented and with ingenuity and inventiveness , you reform what is outgrown and you constantly innovate : psychology , computer sciences , new technologies . . . have almost no secret for you . your human and idealist qualities are obvious , you are a very pleasant and interesting interlocutor , even though your rebellious and revolutionary side may be criticized . indeed , you seem to be driven by a strong argumentativeness : you seldom share your friends ' views and , although you may come across as obstinate , intransigent and unpleasant , you do not hesitate to speak the truth ! instead of causing sudden break - ups with your friends , it is advisable that you express your creative potential more persistently whenever your nervous tension is too high .
actor . born pierre cuq , he began his career in 1949 and participated in more than 140 films . he was recognized internationally for his role of napoleon bonaparte in the film
austerlitz
directed by abel gance in 1960 . in 1970 , his most successful film was the trilogy
the 7th company
. from 1992 to 2005 he starred the series
les cordier , juge et flic
in the role of ' commissaire cordier ' . he was one of the most important french stage directors between 1960 and 2000 , and also directed four movies and several television series .
your life path is influenced by the number 2 , pierre , which brings about a life marked by cooperation and team spirit . the activities which suit you best are related to conciliation or mediation . you must develop your social reinsertion abilities , and rely on specialised associations in order to achieve the course of your life . you are far from being a loner , and you try to have the best people in your entourage because you know that union means strength . this is also how you choose your colleagues . on the professional plane , you are the perfect partner , capable of taking into account each and everyone ' s specificities , and of fitting nicely into a team . however , you still need to increase the sense of initiative which you sometimes lack , because your shyness , added to your naivety , may prevent you from getting off the beaten path and encourage you to remain content with what you have already acquired . in many circumstances , one can only rely on oneself ! in order to achieve your projects and your ambitions , you must strike a good balance between association and personal determination .
sardou is known not only for his love songs (
la maladie d ' amour
,
je vais t ' aimer
) , but also for songs dealing with various social and political issues , such as the rights of women in islamic countries (
musulmanes
) , clerical celibacy (
le curé
) , colonialism (
le temps des colonies
,
ils ont le pétrole mais c ' est tout
) or the death penalty (
je suis pour
) . another sometimes controversial theme found in some of his songs (
les ricains
and
monsieur le président de france
for example ) is his respect and support for the culture and foreign policies of the united states of america . he has been accused of being a racist due to his 1976 song
le temps des colonies
, where he sang positively about colonialism and slavery , but sardou has always claimed the song was sarcastic . [ 1 ] his 1981 single
les lacs du connemara
was an international hit ( especially in the netherlands ) . a number of his hit songs were written in collaboration with jacques revaux and pierre delanoë , a few others ( most notably
en chantant
) with italian singer toto cutugno .
i got an official e - mail from google over the weekend… . from ad sense ( ad sense is the ad program we use to monetize urltoken and all the related sites ) , and it reminded me how much i hate google . according to the e - mail , urltoken or pages on it are in violation of google policy . the e - mail…
get ready for a new digital platform for the art of visual storytelling . aimed at animation professionals and fans , “craft” is an online subscription - based platform that allows a user to access the art and conceptual materials of high - quality animated films , series , and games–the sketches , scripts , concept art , character designs , storyboards , animatics , work - in - progress animation and much…
the ottawa international animation festival ( oiaf ) , north america’s leading animation film festival , is now accepting entries for competition in 2017 . with over 8 categories of competition , animators and other creators of all levels have a great and auspicious festival to show off their work . entries are due may 26 , and there is no entry fee… .
the somewhat troubled path to release of the sequel to 2014’s the lego movie has bumped through another pothole . warner animation group has announced that veteran animation and live - action director mike mitchell is taking over on the film at the helm of the lego movie sequel .
lighthouse studios is a newly announced animation studio to be based in kilkenny , ireland . a joint venture of cartoon saloon ( also of kilkenny ) and the canadian animation studio mercury filmworks , the new studio is expected to open up at least 140 new jobs in ireland . both partners will continue their own separate tv and film operations , and use the new studio to develop children’s and family tv entertainment , for multi - platform global distribution .
zootopia took home six awards at last nights asifa - hollywood’s 44th annual annie awards , which were presented at royce hall on campus of university of california , los angeles . in addition to best feature film , the disney film also won best director , outstanding achievement in character design , storyboarding , voice acting ( jason bateman ) and writing in an animated feature . this pushed disney to eleven wins out of the 31 awards at the show .
pixar has announced the new short to accompany the theatrical release on cars 3 in june . the six - minute short lou looks to be a journey into familiar territory for pixar - toys being abused by a bully , and a good - natured hero teaching the bully a lesson .
hal geer , a film editor , writer , director and producer at both warner bros . and disney , has passed away at this home in simi valley california on january 26 . he was 100 . over the course of his career , geer worked on 25 feature films and over 500 tv shows , 400 commercials and 100 short films . related…
this morning the nominees for the 89th academy awards were announced in beverly hills california . in animation , we saw a good mix of big budget , popular films and smaller film releases . disney came in with two nominations for best animated film , and pixar struck out after wining last year with inside out .
illumination entertainment’s the secret life of pets jumped through movie theaters this weekend , topping the record for the biggest opening weekend ever for an original animated film . with a weekend take of $ 103 . 17 million for its first three days , pets surpassed the $ 90 . 4 million record made by pixar’s inside out last year . pets also had the widest opening ever for an animated film , opening in 4 , 370 theaters this weekend .
austerlitz : napoleon negotiates to become emperor and wins a momentous military victory in abel gance ' s return to his favorite subject .
the great film historian kevin brownlow , who has devoted large sections of his life to restoring abel gance ' s 1927 epic napoleon , takes a dim view of this one . and indeed austerlitz , a . k . a . the battle of austerlitz , has several strikes against it , belongs to several categories of film maudit all at once . it ' s a late film by a seventy - one - year - old director whose best work , by universal consensus , was in the silent era ; it ' s a kind of belated sequel , the further adventures of napoleon bonaparte ; it ' s a salkind production .
incidentally , viewing the lavish sets for this movie , we can see how the salkinds , those roving multinational mountebanks , ran up the unpaid studio bills in yugoslavia which kept orson welles from building the elaborate vanishing sets he had planned for the trial ( starting realistic , it would have ended up playing in a featureless void ) , necessitating the repurposing of a disused parisian railway station . and here ' s orson himself , in false nose and false , dubbed voice , playing for once an unassuming , rather apologetic character , trying to sell a prototype submarine to the emperor . weirdly , fourteen years later another salkind feature , the four musketeers , would feature another unsuccessful submarine salesman , trying to flog a submersible to the duke of buckingham .
austerlitz certainly isn ' t the experimental masterpiece napoleon is : a 1960 movie made in the style of the twenties would have looked radical , but this is mostly staged like a forties film . gance had been a somewhat plodding , creaky filmmaker for some years now , his work varying between stilted in an early talkie way and fluid but unadventurous in a forties way . but his cinematographer is the great henri alekan ( la belle et la bête ) and so there are moments . . . when josephine ( martine carol , ophüls ' reluctant choice for lola montes ) draws a diaphanous curtain , unnatural filtered lighting tints it different hues , stretching across the dyaliscope frame in a manner that harkens back to the tricolor triptych of napoleon , in which three separate screens were tinted to match the colors of french flag ( in itself , an appallingly vulgar conceit , you would think , only pulled off with such shameless brio that it dazzles and awes ) .
gance shows napoleon cheating on josephine with claudia cardinale and leslie caron , flirting with nelly kaplan ( also gance ' s co - writer , second unit director and documentarist , above ) and throws in brief bits of a more platonic nature with vittorio de sica ( the pope ) , rossano brazzi , jack palance and jean marais . grizzled old michel simon turns up , and you wouldn ' t think anybody could upstage him , but the duck in his backpack manages just that , by staring directly into the lens with a serene air of superiority to its surroundings . there are scenes in england , where everybody speaks actual english but some have ludicrous french accents . but what ' s devastating is the concentration on interiors .
the entire first half of the film transpires indoors , apart from a few moments outside the french windows at night , clearly shot in a studio . these boudoirs and thronerooms and ballrooms are all vast , so we can ' t say it ' s claustrophobic exactly , nor is it cheap - looking , but it ' s definitely rather airless .
once we hit the battlefield , the blast of reality is invigorating , but for some reason gance keeps cross - cutting between real exteriors and studio reconstructions . napoleon even manages to walk from one to the other in a single scene , despite the shortness of his legs .
with a cast of hundreds rather than thousands , there was no way gance could have equalled the spectacle of his first foray into history , though more dynamic technique would certainly have helped . the lumbering quality of so many widescreen epics of the fifties and sixties descends upon the croatian battlefield . the trouble is , gance doesn ' t have the budget to return to his former triumph or compete with bondarchuk ' s astonishing waterloo ( 1970 ) , with its 60 , 000 extras played by the russian army , and he doesn ' t have the invention born of desperation of welles making chimes at midnight , conjuring an apocalyptic battle with handheld close - ups . he does briefly detach his camera from its tripod , and the effect , juxtaposed with the stodgy sound - stage reenactments , is immediately thrilling , but moments later we ' re back to standard locked - off panoramas .
at the end , the film does managed one of its periodic grace notes , in which napoleon quite legitimately cements his place in history with dialogue predicting the arc de triomphe and his statue in the place vendome , to be made from the melted enemy cannons .
though this often feels like a last gasp , gance would actually return to the subject with napoleon and the revolution , a tv series in 1972 , so that this is merely a single exhalation from a filmmaker who lived and breathed napoleonically .
british director william oldroyd ' s debut film is an unequivocal heir to shakespeare’s canonical work .
vittorio de sica , sophia loren , and marcello mastroianni : a cinematic trio made in heaven .
in fritz lang’s masterpiece it is never simply a matter of characters seeing , it ' s a matter of understanding what they ' re seeing .
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synopsis : after his wife deserts him , miguel , a lowly bank clerk , treats himself to a consolation dinner at a restaurant . he has one too many , spends his month ' s wages , and starts to sing and dance . his antics attract the attention of some music hall producers , who immediately sign him up . miguel is on his way to fame and fortune little suspecting that trouble is around the corner . two bumbling policemen suspect him of being an accomplice in a holdup . happily , the real robber is caught and miguel wins back his wife ' s love .
synopsis : may 1940 . the survivors of the 7th company are still in a muddle on board an armored car accidentally stolen from the enemy . they help their imprisoned company to escape and lead it south . the three men , considered as heroes , scout ahead with their vehicle , but new adventures await them at every turn .
synopsis : françois perrin is a jobless director , reduced to shooting a pornographic film . as his wife cannot prevent him from taking the dirty job , she decides to shame him by asking for a part in the production . her audition is quite a sight . . . a film that pokes gentle fun advice immoderate fad of the seventies that rated the first x ' s in film history .
synopsis : marie - laure , gilles , roland and grégoire are an inseparable foursome . the three boys spend their time courting the girls until the day falls for an italian lady killer . the three boys suddenly realize how deeply they feel about her and do their utmost to get rid of the intruder .
synopsis : charles de boilesve , alias
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, a press and industrial tycoon , has made it to the top . a brutal misanthropist , he is cut off from the world , his family and the people around him . one day , during a session of kleptomania , a young arab , rachid merzaoui , catches him red - handed and treats him roughly . the stunned but delighted charles decides to take him into him world . . .
synopsis : five guys who have been friends for more than thirty years have long ago abandoned their teenage dreams . one day they learn that the most serious of the group has decided to set sail around the world . when they uncover the true reason for this sudden decision , they begin to question themselves , awakening all those old dreams . . . whatever happened to our twenties . . . ? back when we were ready to break everything in sight . . .
synopsis : bertrand , a rich real - estate developer , leads a quiet life until his right - hand man christian starts blackmailing him . he wants bertrand to double his wages and let him marry colette , bertrand ' s daughter and christian ' s lover . christian also admits that he has been robbing bertrand for years . the plot thickens when it turns out that christian ' s mistress is not colette and that she is pregnant by oscar , the chauffeur .
said amadis , laurent bateau , claude brosset , françois damiens , youssef hamid , khalid maadour , arsène mosca , abdallah moundy , eric prat , richard sammel , jean - françois halin , michael hofland , marc bodnar , bernard nissille , alain khouani , diego dieng , mouloud ikhaddalene , hassan chabaki , hedi naili , choukri gtari , hafid f . benamar , jean - marie paris , laura schiffman , roger to - thanh - hein
synopsis : egypt , 1955 . cairo is a veritable den of spies . everyone distrusts everyone , everyone plots against everyone : the british , the french , the soviets , the family of the deposed king farouk struggling to regain his throne , and the eagles of cheops , a religious sect thirsting for power . the president of france , rené coty , dispatches his master weapon to bring order to this bedlam before all hell breaks loose . its name : hubert bonisseur de la bath , alias agent oss 117 .
synopsis : hubert bonisseur de la bath , aka oss 117 , is the french spy considered by his superiors to be the best in the business . the year is 1967 - he ' s been sent on a mission to rio de janeiro , to find a former high - ranking nazi who went into exile in south america after the war . his eventful investigation takes him all across brazil , from rio to brasilia and the iguazu falls , accompanied by a charming mossad agent who is also looking for the nazi . the man is charming , and so is the young woman . set to the strains of bossa nova , their tale is by turns an adventure and a love story .
synopsis : mandoline , an employee in advertizing agency , is seduced by a colleague and steals a secret file for him . the only problem is that the lovely girl has no idea how she is going to put the documents back into her boss ' s safe . michel agrees to help her , but mandoline makes careless blunder which makes things much harder .
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his colour is red , his stone is the heliotrope , his day is tuesday , and his professions are businessman , policeman , sportsman , surgeon . . .
if your sign is aries or your ascendant is aries : you are courageous , frank , enthusiastic , dynamic , fast , bold , expansive , warm , impulsive , adventurous , intrepid , warlike , competitive , but also naive , domineering , self - centred , impatient , rash , thoughtless , blundering , childish , quick - tempered , daring or primitive .
some traditional associations with aries : countries : england , france , germany , denmark . cities : marseille , florence , naples , birmingham , wroclaw , leicester , capua , verona . animals : rams and sheeps . food : leeks , hops , onions , shallots , spices . herbs and aromatics : mustard , capers , cayenne pepper , chilli peppers . flowers and plants : thistles , mint , bryonies , honeysuckles . trees : hawthorns , thorny trees and bushes . stones , metals and salts : diamonds , iron , potassium phosphate .
her colour is green or brown , her stone is the emerald , her day is friday , her professions are cook , artist , estate agent , banker , singer . . .
if your sign is taurus or your ascendant is taurus : you are faithful , constant , sturdy , patient , tough , persevering , strong , focused , sensual , stable , concrete , realistic , steady , loyal , robust , constructive , tenacious . you need security , but you are also stubborn , rigid , possessive , spiteful , materialistic , fixed or slow .
some traditional associations with taurus : countries : switzerland , greek islands , ireland , cyprus , iran . cities : dublin , palermo , parma , luzern , mantua , leipzig , saint louis , ischia , capri . animals : bovines . food : apples , pears , berries , corn and other cereals , grapes , artichokes , asparagus , beans . herbs and aromatics : sorrels , spearmint , cloves . flowers and plants : poppies , roses , digitales , violets , primroses , aquilegia , daisies . trees : apple trees , pear trees , fig - trees , cypresses , ash trees . stones , metals and salts : copper , calcium and potassium sulphate , emeralds .
his colour is green or silver , his stone is the crystal , his day is wednesday , his professions are journalist , lawyer , presenter , dancer , salesman , travel agent , teacher . . .
if your sign is gemini or if your ascendant is gemini : you are expressive , lively , adaptable , quick - witted , humorous , sparkling , playful , sociable , clever , curious , whimsical , independent , polyvalent , brainy , flexible , ingenious , imaginative , charming , fanciful but also capricious , scattered , moody , shallow , inquisitive , opportunistic , unconcerned , selfish , fragile , ironical or changeable .
some traditional associations with gemini : countries : belgium , wales , united - states , lower egypt , sardinia , armenia . cities : london , plymouth , cardiff , melbourne , san francisco , nuremberg , bruges , versailles . animals : monkeys , butterflies , parrots , budgerigars . food : dried fruits , chestnuts , ground - level vegetables : peas , broad beans , etc . herbs and aromatics : aniseed , marjoram , lemon balm , cumin . flowers and plants : lilies of the valley , lavenders , myrtle , ferns , venus - hair - ferns , bittersweets . trees : nut trees such as chestnut trees . stones , metals and salts : agates , mercury , silicas and potashes .
her colour is white or black , her stone is the moonstone , her day is monday , her professions are catering , the hotel trade , property , antique dealer , archaeologist . . .
if your sign is cancer or your ascendant is cancer : you are emotional , sentimental , peaceful , imaginative , sensitive , faithful , resistant , protective , vulnerable , generous , romantic , nostalgic , tender , poetic - minded , motherly or fatherly , dreamy , indolent , greedy , devoted but also timorous , unrealistic , evasive , passive , anxious , dependent , stubborn , moody , passive , lazy , touchy , stay - at - home or inaccessible .
some traditional associations with cancer : countries : holland , scotland , north and west africa , new - zealand , paraguay , algeria . cities : amsterdam , manchester , tokyo , new york , istanbul , stockholm , milan , venice , genoa , cadix , alger , tunis , bern , magdeburg . animals : crabs , animals with shells . food : milk , fishes , watery fruits and vegetables , turnips , white and red cabbages . herbs and aromatics : tarragon , verbena , saxifrage . flowers and plants : geraniums , white roses and white flowers in general , water lilies , morning glory , bear ' s breeches , and lilies . trees : all trees full of sap . stones , metals and salts : pearls , silver , lime and calcium phosphate .
leo governs the heart and the spine , and the eyes , according to some authors .
his colour is gold or orange , his stone is the diamond , his day is sunday , his professions are actor , manager , jeweller , fashion and arts , and action ( e . g . fireman ) . . .
if your sign is leo or your ascendant is leo : you are proud , determined , strong - willed , loyal , solemn , generous , ambitious , courageous , heroic , conquering , creative , confident , seductive , happy , daring , fiery , majestic , honest , magnanimous , charismatic , responsible , noble , dramatic but also domineering , vain , susceptible , bossy , stubborn , intolerant , self - centred , violent , quick - tempered , nonchalant .
some traditional associations with leo : countries : italy , romania , sicily , czechoslovakia , iraq , lebanon , southern france . cities : rome , prague , bombay , madrid , philadelphia , chicago , los angeles , bath , bristol , portsmouth , syracuse , damas . animals : lions and felines in general . food : meat and especially red meat , rice , honey , cereals , grapes , iron - rich vegetables : watercress , spinach etc . herbs and aromatics : saffron , mint , rosemary , common rue ( ruta graveolens ) . flowers and plants : marigolds , sunflowers , celandines , passion flowers . trees : palm trees , laurel , walnuts , olive trees , lemon and orange trees . stones , metals and salts : gold , rubies , magnesium and sodium phosphate .
her colour is green or yellow , her stone is the agate , her day is wednesday , her professions are accountant , secretary , writer , computer scientist , nurse , doctor . . .
if your sign is virgo or your ascendant is virgo : you are brainy , perspicacious , attentive to detail and numbers , analytical , serious , competent , scrupulous , sensible , modest , logical , tidy , well - organized , clean , hard - working , provident , honest , faithful , reserved , shy , helpful , a perfectionist , but also narrow - minded , calculating , irritating , petty , anxious , cold , repressed or caustic .
some traditional associations with virgo : countries : brazil , greece , turkey , west indies , united - states ( the same as gemini ) , yugoslavia , crete , mesopotamia , lower silesia , state of virginia . cities : paris , boston , athens , lyon , corinthia , heidelberg , spa towns in general . animals : dogs , cats and all pets . food : root vegetables : carrots , celeriac , kohlrabies , potatoes etc . . . also dried fruits such as chestnuts . herbs and aromatics : the same as gemini whose ruler is mercury too , lilies of the valley , lavenders , myrtles , ferns , venus - hair - ferns , bittersweets , clovers . flowers and plants : small bright - coloured flowers , especially blue and yellow , such as dandelions , buttercups , yellow dead - nettles , buglosses , forget - me - nots ; cardamoms , oak leaves , acorns . trees : all nut trees , e . g . the hazelnut tree . . . stones , metals and salts : sards ( red agate ) , mercury , nickel , potassium sulphate and iron phosphate .
his colour is blue or red ( not too bright ) , his stone is the opal , his day is friday , his professions are in the beauty , luxury or fashion industry , musician , artistic creator , lawyer , mediator . . .
if your sign is libra or your ascendant is libra : you are sentimental , charming , polite , refined , loyal , a pacifist , fair , distinguished , light - hearted , romantic , learned , ethereal , nice , well - groomed , a perfectionist , calm , sweet , tolerant , sociable , elegant , considerate , seductive , aesthetic , indulgent , but also hesitant , weak , indecisive , selfish , fragile , fearful , indolent , cool or even insensitive .
some traditional associations with libra : countries : japan , canada , indo - china , south pacific islands , burma , argentina , upper egypt , tibet . cities : lisbon , vienna , frankfurt , leeds , nottingham , johannesburg , antwerp , fribourg . animals : lizards and small reptiles . food : berries , apples , pears , grapes , artichokes , asparagus , beans , spices , corn and other cereals . herbs and aromatics : mint , cayenne pepper . flowers and plants : hydrangea , big roses , blue flowers and those associated with taurus also ruled by venus , namely , poppies , digitales , violets , primroses , aquilegia , and daisies . trees : ash trees , poplars , apple trees , pear trees , fig - trees , cypresses . stones , metals and salts : sapphires , jade , copper , potassium and sodium phosphate .
her colour is black or dark red , her stone is the malachite , her day is tuesday , her professions are gynaecologist , psychiatrist , detective , the military , army , stockbroker , asset managemer . . .
if your sign is scorpio or your ascendant is scorpio : you are secretive , powerful , domineering , resistant , intuitive , asserted , charismatic , magnetic , strong - willed , perspicacious , passionate , creative , independent , vigorous , generous , loyal , hard - working , persevering , untameable , possessive , cunning , ambitious , sexual , proud , intense , competitive but also aggressive , destructive , stubborn , anxious , tyrannical , perverse , sadistic , violent , self - centred , complex , jealous .
some traditional associations with scorpio : countries : morocco , norway , algeria , syria , korea , uruguay , transvaal . cities : washington , new orleans , valencia , liverpool , milwaukee , fes , halifax , hull , cincinnati . animals : insects and other invertebrates . food : the same strong tasting food as for aries : red meat , garlic , onions , leeks , spices . herbs and aromatics : aloes , witch hazels , nepeta , mustard , capers , peppers . flowers and plants : geraniums , rhododendrons , thistles , mint , honeysuckles . trees : blackthorns , bushes . stones , metals and salts : opals , steel and iron , calcium and sodium sulphate .
his colour is indigo , orange or red , his stone is the carbuncle , his day is thursday , his professions are explorer , commercial traveller , pilot , philosopher , writer , clergyman . . .
if your sign is sagittarius or your ascendant is sagittarius : you are charismatic , fiery , energetic , likeable , benevolent , tidy , jovial , optimistic , extraverted , amusing , straightforward , demonstrative , charming , independent , adventurous , straightforward , bold , exuberant , freedom - loving .
some traditional associations with sagittarius : countries : spain , australia , hungary , south africa , arabia , yugoslavia . cities : stuttgart , toledo , budapest , cologne , avignon , sheffield , naples , toronto . animals : fallow deers , hinds , and all games . food : grapefruits , raisins , onions , leeks , bulb vegetables . herbs and aromatics : aniseeds , sage , bilberries , cinnamon , borage , mosses , sage , blueberry , patience , balsam . flowers and plants : dandelions , carnations , thistles . trees : mulberry trees , chestnut trees , ash trees , lemon trees , oaks . stones , metals and salts : topaz , tin , silica , potassium chloride .
her colour is black , or grey , green or brown , her stone is the jade , her day is saturday , her professions are politician , researcher , jurist , scientist , engineer , administrator . . .
if your sign is capricorn or your ascendant is capricorn : you are serious , cold , disciplined , patient , focused , thoughtful , ambitious , indomitable , cautious , lucid , persistent , provident , steady , introverted , stern , wilful , hard - working , responsible , persevering , honest , realistic , loyal , reserved , resolute , moralistic , quiet , rigorous , attached and reliable . but you may also be curt , withdrawn , calculating , petty , cruel , unpleasant , ruthless , selfish , dull , rigid , slow or sceptical .
some traditional associations with capricorn : countries : india , mexico , afghanistan , macedonia , thrace , the yugoslavian coast , the orkneys and shetland islands , albania , bulgaria , saxony . cities : delhi , oxford , brussels , mexico , port - saïd , gent , constance , mecklenburg , all the administrative centres of capital cities . animals : goats , pigs and animals with split hooves . food : meat , potatoes , barley , beets , spinach , medlars , onions , quinces , flour and starchy food in general . herbs and aromatics : indian hemp , comfreys , centaureas , hemlocks , henbanes . flowers and plants : ivies , wild pansies , amaranths , pansies . trees : pines , willows , flowering ashes , aspens , poplars , alders . stones , metals and salts : turquoises , amethysts , silver , lead , calcium phosphate , calcium fluorine .
his colour is navy blue or indigo , his stone is the sapphire , his day is saturday , his professions are astrologer , high technologies , scientist , astronaut , psychiatrist , actor , electrician . . .
if your sign is aquarius or your ascendant is aquarius : you are idealistic , altruistic , detached , independent , original , surprising , gifted , contradictory , innovative , humanistic , likeable , friendly , self - confident , impassive , quiet , intuitive , creative , charitable , elusive , disconcerting , generous , tolerant , paradoxical , and you cannot stand any kind of constraint . but you may also be marginal , resigned , distant , utopian , maladjusted , eccentric and cold .
some traditional associations with aquarius : countries : russia , sweden , poland , israel , iran , abyssinia . cities : moscow , salzburg , bremen , hamburg , saint petersburg . animals : long distance big birds such as the albatross . food : citrus fruits , apples , limes , dried fruits and easily preserved food . herbs and aromatics : peppers , hot red peppers , star - fruits , and generally herbs that are spicy or with an unusual flavour . flowers and plants : orchids , dancing ladies , polygonatum . trees : fruit trees . stones , metals and salts : aquamarines , aluminium , sodium chloride and magnesium phosphate .
her colour is green or purple or turquoise blue , her stone is the amethyst , her day is thursday , her professions are seamanship and and faraway travels , musician , social and emergency worker , doctor , writer and jobs in remote places . . .
if your sign is pisces or your ascendant is pisces : you are emotional , sensitive , dedicated , adaptable , nice , wild , compassionate , romantic , imaginative , flexible , opportunist , intuitive , impossible to categorized , irrational , seductive , placid , secretive , introverted , pleasant , artistic , and charming . but you may also be indecisive , moody , confused , wavering , lazy , scatterbrained , vulnerable , unpredictable and gullible .
some traditional associations with pisces : countries : portugal , scandinavia , small mediterranean islands , gobi desert , sahara . cities : jerusalem , warsaw , alexandria , seville , santiago de compostela . animals : fishes , aquatic mammals and all animals living in the water . food : melons , cucumbers , lettuces , vegemite sugar , pumpkins . herbs and aromatics : lemon , chicory , limes , mosses . flowers and plants : water lilies , willows , aquatic plants . trees : fig - trees , willows , aquatic trees . stones , metals and salts : heliotropes , moonstone , platinum , tin , iron phosphate and potassium sulphate .
the sun represents vitality , individuality , will - power and creative energy and honours . for a woman , it also represents her father , and later her husband . the sun is one of the most important symbols in the birth chart , as much as the ascendant , then the moon ( a bit less for a man ) , the ruler of the ascendant and the fast - moving planets .
it ' s element is fire ; it is hot and dry , it governs leo , is in exaltation in aries and is in analogy with the heart . it represents the boss , authority , beside the father and the husband ; the age of the sun goes from 20 years old to about 40 , following the venus age when one is aware of his seductive power .
anything of the human order is of concern to you . your ideal is universal fraternity . your humanitarian mind sensitizes you to societal projects and to other people’s torments . you are credited with the spirit of a st bernard ! you are sociable in spite of your intransigence and you offer your affectivity to the human race . your concepts are liberal and original . you are interested in new ideas and in daring innovations… aquarius lives for the future . tomorrow is another day ! you are never completely demoralized , as you know that each enterprise is constantly evolving and each project is perfectible . you dream of a better world and you do not hide your tastes for avant - gardist conceptions . resolutely innovative , you show your worth when things are not yet fixed , when everything is potentially open . you may be intransigent although you are human in most circumstances , and you cultivate the taste for unprecedented situations . your strength is that of all idealists : faith can move mountains of uncertainties , pessimism and inertia . yesterday’s sullenness is swept clean ! everything remains to be reinvented and nothing is forever totally closed or stiff . a lack of pragmatism may prod you to take up lost causes . but aren’t they the most noble ones ?
with the sun in the 11th house of your natal chart , you are able to recreate the world , provided that you can rely on loyal friends . your idealism prompts you to give of your best to great causes , and to believe in the virtues of friendship , dedication , and universal love . so many disillusions lie ahead of you ! but also so many hopes and so many moments of exaltation ! in some way , you feel that your mission is to change other people ' s life in order to enliven them and to restore hope . friendship rules !
if the sun is part of your natal chart ' s planetary dominants , in astrology , you are said to be a solarian : you loathe pettiness and machiavellian manoeuvre , and you are fond of natural nobleness as well as of direct and honest attitudes . you endeavour to get out of muddled or dark situations as quickly as possible . your need for transparency may lead you to make cut - and - dried judgments such as yes or no , and black or white . however , your honesty commands your entourage ' s consideration . at times , you come across as authoritarian . it is true that you never want to be thought of the notable absentee , and that you manage to make people pay attention to you , as well as to your plans and your assessments . to this end , the solarian sometimes develops a great talent for placing himself under the spotlight without missing a single opportunity to arouse interest . some other solarians , although more discreet , still manage to be the focus of any debate , even in situations of exclusion . it is your way of being present even though you are actually not there . . . more than other people , you appreciate the esteem extended to you . it is useless to cheat with you , since in all areas you consider establishing enduring relationships only with those who love you , admire you , respect you , or express some degree of affection to you . your will to straighten out your inter - personal relationships is your strength and sometimes , your achilles ' heel . you cannot achieve anything behind the scenes . therefore , your comportment is marked with heroism , and your stands are devoid of ambiguity , in the sense that your commitments are unfailing , and your rebuffs , final .