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Mehta: First Woman Honored by Singapore Film Fest in 36 Years
29 Jan
Summary
- Deepa Mehta received the Cinema Honorary Award from Singapore International Film Festival.
- She is the first woman to receive this award in 36 years.
- Mehta believes cinema is more effective than social media for addressing global issues.
Filmmaker Deepa Mehta recently received the Cinema Honorary Award, the top filmmaking honor from the Singapore International Film Festival. Mehta noted this was particularly meaningful as she is the first woman to be given the award in its 36-year history.
Mehta shared her perspective on cinema's role in addressing contemporary global politics, stating that films offer a more lasting impact than social media. She also commented on the current political climate, describing Donald Trump as a dangerous and unpredictable authoritarian.
Reflecting on her filmography, Mehta finds '1947 Earth' to be highly relevant today, resonating with the ongoing situation in Gaza. Her upcoming project, 'Forgiveness,' is based on a true story about the internment of Canadian-Japanese citizens during World War II.
Looking ahead, Mehta expressed a desire to produce 'Troilokya,' a film about a 19th-century female serial killer in Calcutta. She also highlighted recent films she enjoyed, including 'Homebound' and 'Pyre,' among others.
