Cinematographer Roger Deakins, a widely revered master of the form, has built an empire of light of his own. On a recent fall day, the 73-year-old, reflected on his life in image-making, and his concern for the future of filmmaking.
By most accounts, the long take is a means to enhance viewer involvement with what is playing out on the screen, an experience that would have been interrupted if there were frequent cuts from one scene to another.
1917 is a must-watch for the emotional duality it carries in every frame. The film's brilliance lies in the fact that every character is doomed and yet ‘hope’ lives on.
1917 was also named best British film and won the cinematography prize — Roger Deakins’ fifth win in that category. It also took trophies for production design, sound and visual effects.
Amarinder Singh, also a military historian, told The Indian Express that the Indian troops, which arrived in Europe in 1914, played an important role in preventing a military disaster.
Inside Nidhi Shah’s Mumbai house: White closet, mangrove views from balcony
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Nidhi Shah, famous for her role in Anupamaa, shared a glimpse of her Mumbai home on social media. The house is a perfect blend of vintage and modern styles, with Indian-inspired elements. The living room has a six-seater sofa, TV cabinet, and two balconies overlooking mangroves. The kitchen has a clay pot and a fridge decorated with magnets from Nidhi's travels.
