Intersecting Threads & Bridging Worlds — The Films of Mira Nair
Before I begin this review, a moment of indulgent transparency: Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding is my favorite film (topping a list of otherwise action and … Read more
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Jaipur Literature Festival 2018: A Roundup Bursting With Flavor, Quotes, & Photos
I’ve read two roundups (here and here) of the spectacle that was the 2018 Jaipur Literature Festival (Jan. 24-28), plus avidly followed the hilarious Twitter … Read more
Young Cardamom & HAB Bring “#1 Spice” To Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe
Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe tells the inspirational story of international chess champion Phiona Mutesi, a prodigy from the slum Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. The film … Read more
Mira Nair Declines Invite to Haifa Film Festival, Cites Israeli Policies
Filmmaker Mira Nair tweeted today that she will not be traveling to Israel to attend the Haifa Film Festival, which will take place from September … Read more
Mira Nair Brings ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ To The Silver Screen
In her latest film “The Reluctant Fundamentalist,” director Mira Nair explores the life of a young Pakistani man who slowly becomes more radicalized after the … Read more
