Seven of Mani Ratnam’s 28 masterpieces will be on display from January 24-26
Mumbai’s G5A is hosting a retrospective of iconic Indian film director Mani Ratnam. Curated by G5A’s Cinema House, the three-day retrospective, scheduled for January 24-26, 2025, will celebrate Ratnam’s rich oeuvre and extraordinary contribution to the cinematic form.
The retrospective showcases Ratnam’s remarkable journey across five languages and 28 films, screening seven of his most influential works. The films are produced by directors Bejoy Nambiar and Nikhil Advani, lifelong devotees of Ratnam’s cinema. Retrospective, renowned cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran will highlight the visual language of Ratnam’s films through his collaborations with Ravi Varman, Rajeev Menon and Santosh Sivan. Each screening will be followed by an exclusive discussion with the cinematographers who helped shape cinematic masterpieces.
“ZEE5A Cinema House is here to celebrate and platform independent and adventurous stories. This retrospective does even more by celebrating the vision of a filmmaker who has shaped not only my career but also the cinematic language of the entire industry. Mani Ratnam’s films are masterclasses in storytelling. Every frame, every detail has a depth that is unmatched. For generations of filmmakers like me, his work remains an eternal source of inspiration,” Nikhil Advani shared in a statement.
Bejoy Nambiar said, “As a curator, bringing together these masterpieces is my humble way of honoring a visionary who taught us that cinema is not just about telling stories, but about touching hearts. Is in.”
Screening Schedule:
Friday, January 24
6:00 pm Opening remarks video by Mani Ratnam
6:15 PM | hero
Saturday, January, 25
11:00 am Bombay
2:30 pm | Ravana
6:00 pm Mani Ratnam Open Forum
7:30 pm Kannathil Muthamittal
Sunday, January 26
11:00 am Kaatru Veliyadai
2:30 pm | alaipayuthe
6:30 pm in conversation
7:30 pm iruvar
Continuing its monthly series dedicated to showcasing independent and world cinema, the retrospective will be held at G5A’s Cinema House.
Location: G5A Warehouse, Mahalaxmi
published – January 15, 2025 06:01 PM IST
