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Filmmaker Urges Truthful Cinema, Critiques Glorified Violence
30 Nov
Summary
- Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia advocates for ethical and truthful storytelling.
- He criticizes the glorification of violence and hyper-masculinity in films.
- Dhulia calls for revival of single-screen theatres for wider cinema access.
Renowned Indian filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia, speaking at the Koshala Literature Festival, championed ethical and truthful storytelling in cinema. Drawing from his journey rooted in small-town India, Dhulia emphasized research, craftsmanship, and moral frameworks in his filmmaking. He expressed concern over current trends that glorify violence and hyper-masculinity, imploring creators to pursue honesty.
Dhulia also addressed the challenges posed by expensive multiplex culture, advocating for inclusive distribution channels and a revival of single-screen theatres. He shared his deep respect for the late Irrfan Khan and announced upcoming projects, including literary adaptations and biopics. His insights underscored cinema's role as a mirror to society.
The festival also featured discussions on ethical writing in conflict zones with Neha Dixit and Aarti Jamal, and on the responsibilities of creators in representing truth with Amy Singh, Soumya Khandelwal, and Wamiq. Narrator-performer Rajat Ranjan captivated the audience with his diverse literary readings.
