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Satyajit Ray

Arguably India’s greatest ever filmmaker, Satyajit Ray put Indian cinema on the map with a string of classics that seemed effortless. Inspired by the humanism of Jean Renoir and Vittorio De Sica, the self-taught Ray remains the only Indian director to receive an Honorary Academy Award and is a major reason why the Bengali film industry became India film’s art house capital. IFFM is proud to present the Australian premieres of his newly restored classics Nayak, Charulata and Arayner Din Ratri, here presented by star Simi Garewal.

One of Australia’s most prolific and singular film auteurs, Paul Cox has been honoured at festivals around the globe for the deft way he explores life’s little, and not so little, surprises in TV, documentaries, short films and features. His love affair with India stretches back to the 1960s and inspired two delightful docos: Calcutta and The Kingdom of Nek Chand. Paul’s latest feature, Force of Destiny, starring David Wenham, continues his love affair with India.

One of the busiest actors and producers in India, Anil Kapoor has won most of the awards going since his screen debut in 1979. He is also one of India’s most recognisable actors on the global stage having starred in Slumdog Millionaire, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and the eighth season of 24. We are celebrating this powerhouse with screenings of his latest release, Dil Dhadakne Do, and his most loved classic Mr India.