Unfettered by Boundaries: Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur
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NYUAD Institute
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A conversation with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur about his journey through diverse film industries and film genres, across national boundaries. From Masoom (Innocence); India, 1983 to his most recent What's Love Got to Do with it? UK, 2022, from the fantasy film, Mr. India; India, 1987, to realism, Bandit Queen; India, 1994 and historical fiction, Elizabeth; UK 1998, Kapur will share his experiences and insight. Not limited to the single screen, Kapur will share his future projects that include multi-screen installations, gaming, comics and animation. Speakers Shekhar Kapur, Film Director, Producer, Actor; Recipient of National Film Award, Filmfare Awards, BAFTA Nominations In conversation with Surabhi Sharma, Program Head of Film and New Media; Associate Professor of Practice of Film and New Media, NYUAD
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