Руба Надда a superbly directed lyrical waltz of longing and desire across disparate worlds, with exquisite performances by Patricia Clarkson, Tom McCamus and Alexander Siddig.
Alexandre Franchi for its assured, inventive and bold command of film form traversing contemporary and mythic landscapes marking the launch of an audacious new talent.
Laxmikant Shetgaonkar Shetgaonkar, immersed in the culture of the region, tells his tale with grace and attentiveness, taking the villages traditions and beliefs seriously, while casting a jaundiced eye on those who exploit them.
Pedro Pires "There was one film that had such devastating beauty, that watching it was having fireworks shattering your heart. A prayer for the dying, a love song to the living, everyone must see this beautiful work."