Cinematic Delights Await: Top 10 Films To Watch At Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023

The JIO MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023, India's largest film festival, has returned and will take place at eight different venues, including NMACC. This year's festival will feature more than 250 films from 70 different countries and is scheduled to run from October 27 to November 5.

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Films You Can't Miss At The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023

Cinephiles have a wealth of films to choose from, but if you're struggling to make a decision, we've got you covered.

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The Buckingham Murders by Hansal Mehta

The Buckingham Murders is set for its India premiere. The film features Kapoor Khan as a single mother and cop investigating a missing child, delving into themes of grief and our divided times.

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Kadib Abyad (The Mother of All Lies) by Asmae El Moudir

In this one the filmmaker explores a web of family lies with the help of her childhood friends in her recreated Casablanca neighborhood.

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The Altar by Moe Myat May Zarchi

The film is a surreal, experimental experience where a whispering narrator reflects on the childhood guilt of drowning an ant and the strange power it evoked, set amidst dreamlike visuals.

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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam by Anand Patwardhan

As his parents aged, the filmmaker began recording home movies with available equipment. In Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, a decade after their passing, he uncovers numerous revelations in this footage.

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Sultana’s Dream by Isabel Herguera

The tale is set in Ladyland, a utopian realm where women govern while men handle household tasks. With its compelling lead and naturalistic imagery, the film whisks the audience into a different world.

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Thadavu by Fazil Razak

This movie profoundly depicts the challenges faced by Geetha, who is facing a terminal illness and unemployment which leads her to a desperate plan: committing a crime to access free medical care in jail.

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Be Kucheye Khoshbakth (And, Toward Happy Alleys) by Sreemoyee Singh

Be Kucheye Khoshbakth is a heartfelt tribute to Iranian cinema and poetry, offering a raw portrayal of the challenging circumstances within the regime. It sheds light on the daily struggles of Iranian women as they confront oppression.

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See-Zar Tain (Evening Clouds) by Aung Phyoe

Set in Myanmar, 18-year-old San Kyi and her friend are left jobless when their factory closes during political instability. They escape together to avoid a forced marriage, but complications arise when her friend doesn't return as expected.

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Slow Shift by Shambhavi Kaul

This film is a thought-provoking exploration of the interplay between myth and reality, creating an uncannily tranquil ambience in a historically significant location.

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Against the Tide by Sarvnik Kaur

This film elegantly portrays the journey of these two maritime friends as they navigate Mumbai's shifting climate and the challenges of its unrelenting economy.

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