We are sad to announce that Amitabh Bachchan is not able to join us on May 22nd due to an illness in his close family.
Please follow the link for a press release. |
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Welcome to the second Indian Film Festival of melbourne!
May 3 - 22 |
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| The Saturday 11th May 8.30pm screening of I.D. at Hoyts Chadstone has now been replaced with Delhi in a Day...I.D. will be screened on Saturday 18th May at 4.30pm at Hoyts Chadstone |
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| The Sunday 19th May screening of Awaara is at 8.30pm instead of 8pm |
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| CLOSING NIGHT SPECIAL "BOMBAY TALKIES" |
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Date: 22 May 2013, Wednesday
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hoyts Melbourne Central |
| The hugely anticipated BomBay Talkies is our new Closing Night film, only three days after its gala screening in Cannes. An ode to Indian cinema's 100th birthday, this star-studded anthology is the perfect way to close our own celebrations. |
| Bookings can be made directly at http://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/events_and_festivals.aspx |
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After last year's barnstorming launch we are back with another mouth-watering masala of movie magic from the world's biggest, and often craziest, film industry. This year is extra special as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indian film, from the first silent feature, through the advent of sound and colour, to today's modern blockbusters. This is a rare chance for Melburnian film buffs to discover Indian cinema as it happened, and experience the growth of not only the film industry but also India herself.
In a special retrospective we will be honouring our beloved Festival Patron, Yash Chopra, who sadly passed away in October of last year. And this year we are honoured to be welcoming one of the greatest living legends of all times, Amitabh Bachchan, to our festival.
Also, a big hug to our beautiful Festival Ambassador who is back with us this year.
Indian cinema's best and brightest will again join us in Melbourne as some of their biggest stars and most talented filmmakers introduce their films, take part in Q&As with audiences and, in a new series of Masterclasses, share their insights and experiences with fans and filmmakers.
Speaking of filmmakers, the Western Union Short Film Competition returns with another golden chance for Australian, Kiwi and Indian filmmakers to get noticed, and have their work shown, in all three countries, while Farah Khan and Prabhudeva want to see your best moves at the Telstra Bollywood Dance Competition at Federation Square.
With blockbusters, cult classics and art-house films from across India and the subcontinent, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2013 is a feast for the senses. So sit back, relax, and experience 100 years of magnificent Indian cinema. |
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Premier of Victoria
Minister For Innovation
Festival Director
FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR
the Lord Mayor
