The conference, sponsored by Air India and which will take place at the University on Saturday May 19, from 10am-5.30pm, will see some of the most significant figures in film theory today such as Professor Ginette Vincendeau and Professor Richard Dyer, examine how the phenomenon of film stardom is just as strong in India and Latin America as it is in Hollywood. The Directors will be present to answer questions after the screenings. Bombay Boys by Kaizad was his first feature length film and shocked the sensibilities of the average conservative Indian cinema goer, thanks to its stark portrayal of sexuality and strong language.
Docudramas are also out.
Both Bombay Boys and Split Wide Open feature NRIs. Laila Rouass, a popular TV anchor, born in Britain, plays the part of a television host, Nandita Mehta in Split Wide Open . The film also features a sound track by British dance artist Nitin Sawney. All rights reserved.