NDTV Lumiere is launching its 24 hr TV Channel showcasing films by these masters and many more on 10th October at 10 p.m in India.
The first months schedule has everything -romance, passion, racism, drug wars, politics, crime, caramel and horror ( The Orphanage a real shudder fest produced by Guilermo Del Toro premieres on television! )
The October line-up is really tempting¦The first movie- Gone with the woman is quite unique, witty, clever and colourful.
My wife is an actress is based on actress and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg. Written and directed by her husband, Yvan Attal, it is an ode to Charlotte, and a wryly funny comedy about jealousy.
Then there is also Fratricide edgy, hard hitting streets of Hamburg gangs¦ also looking forward for the Louis Malle Masterclass which features the early films of master filmmaker.
For those who were interested in the show-timings of The Edge of Heaven, here they are!
Bangalore PVR Forum Mall - 7.50 pm
Delhi PVR Saket 9pm
Mumbai - PVR Juhu 8.50 pm.
Also, dont miss the other two films playing in theatres from the 10th- Three Monkeys in Kolkata and Padre Nuestro in Mumbai. The show timings for them - Padre Nuestro Fame Malad 8.45 pm
Three Monkeys Fame South City Kolkata 7.15 pm
After a tremendous response to its theatrical releases and DVDs, NDTV Lumiere definitely looks set to capture the market for world cinema in India with the launch of this channel.
Its time to get addicted to the luxury of the best of contemporary , cutting-edge world cinema at home, without moving an inch.
Below are the prime time properties with a synopsis on a few of the movies¦
Friday 10th Oct, 10pm
A wryly gentle Norwegian comedy about a young man whose life is suddenly invaded by the beautiful Marianne, who moves into his house and turns his life upside-down. Winner of the Discovery Award for Best Film at the 2007 Hollywood Film Festival.
Director: Petter Naess
Country: Norway
Year of Production: 2007
Kick back and relax on our Friday Lounge with a selection of films that are as warm and fuzzy as a pair of comfy slippers.
Saturday 11th Oct, 3pm
French director Louise Malles feature debut, a gripping crime thriller about a woman, her lover and committing the perfect crime. Set to an exquisite jazz score by Miles Davis, winner of Prix Louis Delluc, 1957.
Director: Louise Malle
Country: France
Year of Production: 1958
Each month we showcase the work of one exceptional filmmaker in Saturday Masterclass at 3pm.
Saturday 11th Oct, 10pm
A hilarious French comedy about the fate of modern women who continually juggle with their jobs, husbands, children and domestic lives.
Director: Catherine Castel
Country: France
Year of Production: 2008
Saturday Box Office brings to you the most popular blockbusters from around the globe.
Sunday 12th Oct, 10pm
A hard-hitting tragic tale of the struggle for identity among Kurdish emigrants in urban Germany. Director Yilmaz Arslans film won the Silver Leopard at the 2005 Locarno International Film Festival.
Director: Yilmaz Arslan
Country: Germany
Year of Production: 2005
Wrap up your weekend with the finest award-winning cinema from the best international film festivals, on Sunday Showcase
Monday 13th Oct, 10pm
Josie, caretaker of a crumbling gas station in a small Irish town, is a social misfit. His lonely, yet peaceful life is threatened when he strikes up a friendship with David, a shy teenager. Winner of the C.I.C.A.E. Award at 2007 Festival de Cannes.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Country: Ireland
Year of Production: 2007
We present the work of promising young maverick directors on Project Mondays
The Housekeeper
Tuesday 14th Oct, 10pm
Acclaimed French director Claude Berris romantic drama about newly single 50-something Jacques, who hires a much younger housekeeper and is not sure how to handle his conflicting emotions and her unabashed affection for him.
Director: Claude Berri
Country: France
Year of Production: 2002
Tuesdays showcase critically acclaimed films from across the world on Festival Flix.
Wednesday 15th Oct, 10pm
Italian director Nanni Morettis drama about a movie producer struggling with a floundering marriage, errant kids and rising debts. Destiny takes him to a script called The Caiman. Palme dOr nominee at 2006 Festival de Cannes.
Director: Nanni Moretti
Country: Italy
Year of Production: 200
Festival Flix continues on Wednesdays, bringing you more quality world cinema.
Thursday 16th Oct, 10pm
A French murder mystery thriller involving two out-of-work computer programmers, embroiled in a web of murder, kidnappings, police chases and a bag full of cash. Lumiere Award winner for Best Writer.
Director: Alfred Lot
Country: France
Year of Production: 2007
Keeping you on the edge of your seats is ATW (action, thrillers, war) on Thursdays.
blogged by Shamath Mazumdar, NDTV Lumiere
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