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Topic: Documentary

AI-driven documentary frames Nixon and Kissinger as ‘poster boys of genocide’ in Bangladesh

Ramesh Sharma’s Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide screened for the first time at Delhi’s IIC last week. ‘The movie brings out Kissinger’s truth,’ said a retired commodore.

Why ‘Black, White & Gray’ is a fake docuseries—director didn’t want to give clear answers

Director Pushkar Sunil Mahabal took his time to write and edit the show. The shooting schedule was only two months long, but post-production went on for seven months.

How filmmaker and accidental conservationist Mike Pandey spoke chimpanzee with Jane Goodall

Pandey started his career with Bollywood films like ‘Razia Sultan’ and ‘Jaan Hatheli Pe’. But he wanted his filmography to mean something, and wildlife conservation was the answer.

Nayanthara documentary is about the rise of the ‘Lady Superstar’, with or without Dhanush

Ever since Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale dropped on Netflix Monday, the conversation has moved from Dhanush’s Rs 10 crore demand to her ‘awe-inspiring journey’ and love story.

‘Mariupolis 2′ is a grim portrait of war. Lithuanian diplomat wishes it was never made

The director of the documentary paid with his life. He was killed in Mariupol while filming, and his fiancée got the footage out of the war zone and completed the film.

If you’re watching this now, I’m already in jail. New Umar Khalid film blames media, BJP

Screened on Khalid’s 37th birthday, the documentary film, ‘Prisoner No. 626710 is Present’, opened with a chilling scene of the activist anticipating his arrest under false charges.

‘Is Bangladesh secular?’ 1971 war documentary draws questions over ‘missing’ Hindu massacre

'Bay of Blood’ is a compelling documentary, but incomplete. It glosses over one key aspect of the 1971 story — the targeted killings of the Hindus of East Pakistan.

Elephant Whisperers’ fight shows Indian documentaries need better contracts, IP regulations

Bomman and Bellie, the mahout couple from the Oscar-winning documentary, are seeking a ‘goodwill gesture’ of Rs 2 crore from filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves.

Reviving temples, restoring past glory — how Doordarshan documentary shows Modi’s vision of ‘new India’

First part, which aired Friday, was narrated by social media influencer Kamiya Jani. Two-part documentary is a joint venture of Prasar Bharati and the Ministry of Culture.

‘Propaganda piece’ — what 300 eminent citizens wrote in letter slamming BBC for Modi docuseries

The letter by former judges, army veterans and bureaucrats refers to 'India: The Modi Question' that 'looks at tensions between Indian PM Narendra Modi and India’s Muslim minority'.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.