The Cinema Travellers

Overview

Showmen riding cinema lorries have brought the wonder of the movies to faraway villages in India once every year. Seven decades on, as their cinema projectors crumble and film reels become scarce, their patrons are lured by slick digital technology. A benevolent showman, a shrewd exhibitor and a maverick projector mechanic bear a beautiful burden - to keep the last traveling cinemas of the world running. A critically acclaimed, poignant documentary that celebrates India’s travelling picture shows and laments their demise, filled with exquisite visuals and marvellous eccentrics.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 15, 2016

Original language

English

Director

Shirley Abraham,Amit Madheshiya

Producer

Shirley Abraham,Amit Madheshiya

Cinematography

Amit Madheshiya

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5109326