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Deepa Mehta: Reality is cautionary, not scary
Updated On: 16 June, 2019 08:44 AM IST | | IANS
Deepa Mehta, the creative executive producer and one of the three directors behind the series Leila, says most dystopian films she has seen recently are extremely real
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The dystopian world of Deepa Mehta's "Leila' is not subliminal, but a blunt reminder of the world that could be in reality. An acclaimed filmmaker, whose brand of cinema has been fearless in confronting the harsh truths of the society, says showcasing reality is merely cautionary and not meant to be scary.
"Leila", adapted from Prayaag Akbar's eponymous novel, is a dark and ominous tale set in the fictional world of Aryavarta, where a leader's motto delves on 'peace by segregation' and where clean water and air become luxury. It's a world where there's suffering, totalitarian rules of engagement and an obsession with 'purity'.
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