Dilli (film)

Dilli
Directed by Sushmit Ghosh
Rintu Thomas
Produced by Robin Raina
Production
company
Black Ticket Films
Release dates
  • 21 April 2011 (2011-04-21) (USA)
Country India
Language Hindi

Dilli is a multiple-award winning documentary film that explores issues of urbanization, development and space through the narratives of people living in Delhi, capital to the world's largest democracy.

Dilli is directed by Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas of Black Ticket Films and executive produced by Robin Raina. The movie film brings out a stark comparison of the rampant progress and development of the megalopolis vis-à-vis thousands who are left homeless while the whole city is modernized and revamped. The film was premiered at the NASDAQ in Times Square, New York City on 1 April 2011 following the ringing of the NASDAQ closing bell by Robin Raina, Founder RRF.[1]Dilli was declared the 1st place winner in the Short Documentary section at the Los Angeles Movie Awards. The film also won the Best Cinematography award in the short documentary section.[2] The film got mention at the 2011 Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival.[3]Dilli found honorable mention in Los Angeles Art House Film Festival 2011.[4]Dilli also won the Best Documentary Award at the 2012 Norwich Film Festival.[5] The film is being used by non-governmental institutions, advocacy groups as well as educational institutions across Asia, Europe and North America to engage with larger audiences about issues of development and urbanization.

References

  1. "Gregory Maciag: NASDAQ Closing Today with Robin Raina Foundation". Acordceo.org. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
  2. "2011 (I) Winners". Thelamovieawards.com. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
  3. "Winners". Laufilmfest.com. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
  4. "The First Annual La Art-House Film Festival Winners:". Laartfilmfest.com. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
  5. http://www.norwichfilmfestival.co.uk/films


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