Doing something live more thrilling than film: Shekhar Kapur
Switzerland
February 19, 2017
Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur loved directing his first
musical "Matterhorn", and says creating something for the live audience is more
thrilling than making a film.
Kapur, known for movies like "Bandit
Queen", "Mr. India" and "Masoom", on Monday took to Twitter to share his views
after the premiere of his show here.
He posted: "Rapturous standing
ovation to our musical 'Matterhorn', premiered last night. My first attempt as
director on musicals. I loved the experience and really look forward to doing
more. Doing something live is far more thrilling than film. More immersive."
It is reported that the play is about conquering the highest peak of the
Alps in Switzerland and is authored by Michael Kunze. The play is in German with
music by Albert Hammond.
Kapur gained international recognition with the
1994 film "Bandit Queen", based on Mala Sen's biography of infamous Indian
bandit and politician Phoolan Devi. The movie won the National Film Award for
Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Kapur is also known for biopics on Queen
Elizabeth -- "Elizabeth" and "Elizabeth: The Golden Age". The first film came
out in 1998 and the sequel, "Elizabeth: The Golden Age", was released in 2007.
"Elizabeth" bagged the prestigious Bafta Award and the second movie earned Oscar
nominations.
Switzerland
February 19, 2017
Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur loved directing his first
musical "Matterhorn", and says creating something for the live audience is more
thrilling than making a film.
Kapur, known for movies like "Bandit
Queen", "Mr. India" and "Masoom", on Monday took to Twitter to share his views
after the premiere of his show here.
He posted: "Rapturous standing
ovation to our musical 'Matterhorn', premiered last night. My first attempt as
director on musicals. I loved the experience and really look forward to doing
more. Doing something live is far more thrilling than film. More immersive."
It is reported that the play is about conquering the highest peak of the
Alps in Switzerland and is authored by Michael Kunze. The play is in German with
music by Albert Hammond.
Kapur gained international recognition with the
1994 film "Bandit Queen", based on Mala Sen's biography of infamous Indian
bandit and politician Phoolan Devi. The movie won the National Film Award for
Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Kapur is also known for biopics on Queen
Elizabeth -- "Elizabeth" and "Elizabeth: The Golden Age". The first film came
out in 1998 and the sequel, "Elizabeth: The Golden Age", was released in 2007.
"Elizabeth" bagged the prestigious Bafta Award and the second movie earned Oscar
nominations.
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