Red Lorry Film Festival sees Mumbaikars enjoy classic, new films over three days

As the final credits rolled on BookMyShowrsquos Red Lorry Film Festival Take Two in Mumbai city film lovers left Bandra Kurla Complex mesmerised and busy discussing their favourite films that not only included the classics but also many new ones from world cinemaThe iconic Maison INOX at Jio World Plaza and Maison PVR at Jio World Drive in Bandra Kurla Complex buzzed with energy as Red Lorry Film Festival Take Two curated by BookMyShow and BookAChange by BookMyShow Foundation delivered a second editionThe festival opened with the premiere of lsquoSeptember 5rsquo a powerful retelling of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics tragedy and the weekend drew to a close with the Asia premiere of lsquoOne To One John amp Yokorsquo a deeply personal and immersive look into the legendary duorsquos relationship their music and their impact on global cultureFor three days film enthusiasts immersed themselves into 120 handpicked films across languages and genres to curate their own film experienceFrom the inspiring Femme Lens to the mindbending Reality Bytes from the pulsequickening 11th Hour Spooks to the soulstirring Legacy Rewind and Timeless Tales and the spectacular international spotlights Hola Spain and Rendezvous with French every screening was an adventure waiting to unfoldVisionaries like Vikramaditya Motwane Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Atul Sabharwal Sanjeev Kumar Bijli Kaveree Bamzai and Prachee Shah Paandya along with honorary juror Ashish Hemrajani unveiled lsquoPaul and Paulette Take a Bathrsquo and lsquoSouleymanes Storyrsquo as winners of the prestigious Competition Segment of the film festival while lsquoI am Nevankarsquo was selected as the Criticsrsquo Pick by the renowned Mayank Shekhar Anna MM Vetticad and Alaka SahaniAudiences immersed themselves in an exceptional lineup featuring acclaimed films such as lsquoAnorarsquo lsquoSe7enrsquo lsquoThe Last Showgirlrsquo lsquoCaligula The Ultimate Cutrsquo lsquoThe French Connectionrsquo lsquoHeatrsquo lsquoThe Story of Souleymanersquo lsquoPaul and Paulette Take a Bathrsquo lsquoThe 47rsquo lsquoConfidantersquo lsquoRed Roomsrsquo lsquoCold Walletrsquo lsquoAlpharsquo lsquoOut of Controlrsquo lsquo999 The Forgotten Girlsrsquo lsquoRitarsquo lsquoEmmanuellersquo lsquoHysteriarsquo and lsquoCarol Doda Topless at the CondorrsquoLegendary films were introduced by the icons themselves at Red Lorry Film Festival Take Two Subhash Ghai Neetu Singh Tina Ambani and Simi Garewal presented rsquoKarzrsquo on its 45th Anniversary offering a rare insight into the timeless classic Honouring the legacy of Smita Patil on her 70th birth anniversary the festival screened lsquoMirch Masalarsquo with Prateik Smita Patil and Director Ketan Mehta in attendance to celebrate her extraordinary contributions to Indian cinema With Aamir Khan joining the celebrations for lsquoQayamat Se Qayamat Takrsquo Vikramaditya Motwane for lsquoUdaanrsquo and Pooja Bedi chatting with Mansoor Khan for rsquoJo Jeeta Wohi Sikandarrsquo this edition proved to be a cinephilersquos dream blending nostalgia tribute and cinematic brillianceRed Lorry Film Festival Take 2 saw houseful shows for cinematic gems like lsquoAnorarsquo lsquoSe7enrsquo lsquoHeatrsquo lsquoAlpharsquo lsquoNinarsquo lsquoA Beautiful Imperfectionrsquo lsquoNobertarsquo lsquoHighway 65rsquo lsquoUniversal Languagersquo lsquoThe Things You Killrsquo and lsquoJoi Baba Felunathrsquo a true tribute to cinemarsquos enduring magicIn addition to its stunning film lineup the festival played host to exclusive masterclasses featuring some of the most influential voices in the industry Academy Awardwinning producer Guneet Monga shared insights on navigating the global festival circuit while industry stalwarts Siddharth Roy Kapur and Alok Tandon explored the evolving entertainment landscape Acclaimed directors Akarsh Khurana and Sooni Taraporevala discussed the delicate balance between theatrical and streaming content and legendary screenwriter Anjum Rajabali deepdived into the art of storytelling Sunir Kheterpal hosted a session on adapting foreign films for the Indian audience while Komal Nahta notable film trade analyst moderated a couple of sessions on the dynamic trends in the industry today Discussions on global cinema trends the poetry of cinema and the nuances of casting across borders also enriched the festival providing cinephiles with invaluable industry insightsAshish Saksena festival director Red Lorry Film Festival and COO Cinemas BookMyShow shared After a successful first edition with this edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival we are pushing the boundaries of cinematic experiences in India to new heights The incredible response houseful screenings and vibrant engagement reaffirm our conviction in the transformative power of storytelling to bridge audiences across genres languages and cultures From presenting international masterpieces to honouring timeless classics this festival serves as our dedication to offering an extraordinary selection of films to Indiarsquos passionate cinephiles The love for cinema is as vibrant as ever and we take great pride in providing a platform where movie lovers can fully immerse themselves in the art of storytelling at its most exceptional