Hansal Mehta's 'Omerta' shines at Hong Kong fest
Hong Kong
March 24, 2017
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta says he was overwhelmed by the number of
questions the audience had for him after the screening of his film "Omerta" at
the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
The film, which is based on
terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikhs life, was screened in the Global Vision category at
the fest on Friday.
"I was asked a lot of questions that threw up several
new interpretations of how the audience perceived the film. It's definitely got
me thinking. As a director, it's fascinating to hear people speak of how they
interpreted your vision," Mehta said in a statement.
"The festival always
attracts the best of global talent, and for 'Omerta' to represent India was a
proud moment for everyone associated with the film. I am very happy that the
audience appreciated the hard push against terrorism in the film and how it
inspires to open dialogue into the matter," he added.
"Omerta" was shot
in real locations across London and India. It is woven around some of the most
bloody terror attacks, including the 9/11 attack and the beheading of journalist
Daniel Pearl.
It had received rave reviews at the Toronto International
Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival.
Presented by
Swiss Entertainment and Karma Media, produced by Nahid Khan and directed by
Mehta, "Omerta" stars Rajkummar Rao. It will release on April 20.
Hong Kong
March 24, 2017
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta says he was overwhelmed by the number of
questions the audience had for him after the screening of his film "Omerta" at
the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
The film, which is based on
terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikhs life, was screened in the Global Vision category at
the fest on Friday.
"I was asked a lot of questions that threw up several
new interpretations of how the audience perceived the film. It's definitely got
me thinking. As a director, it's fascinating to hear people speak of how they
interpreted your vision," Mehta said in a statement.
"The festival always
attracts the best of global talent, and for 'Omerta' to represent India was a
proud moment for everyone associated with the film. I am very happy that the
audience appreciated the hard push against terrorism in the film and how it
inspires to open dialogue into the matter," he added.
"Omerta" was shot
in real locations across London and India. It is woven around some of the most
bloody terror attacks, including the 9/11 attack and the beheading of journalist
Daniel Pearl.
It had received rave reviews at the Toronto International
Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival.
Presented by
Swiss Entertainment and Karma Media, produced by Nahid Khan and directed by
Mehta, "Omerta" stars Rajkummar Rao. It will release on April 20.
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