Roy Kapur Films to Distribute Pan Nalin's 'Last Film Show' in India (EXCLUSIVE)

After a world premiere in Tribeca and traveling the world since, Pan Nalin's "Last Film Show" ( "Chhello Show") is coming back to India, and Siddharth Roy Kapur's Roy Kapur Films is set to distribute it nationwide.

The partly autobiographical drama takes Nalin back to his roots in Saurashtra, Gujarat, western India, where 'Last Film Show' was filmed. The story is set against the backdrop of Indian cinemas witnessing a massive transition from celluloid to digital where hundreds of single-screen cinemas are either in ruins or completely destroyed. disappeared.

The film follows Samay, a nine-year-old boy whose life changes after watching his first film . He falls passionately in love with films against his father's wishes. Samay makes a deal with Fazal, the projectionist, that will let her watch movies for free in exchange for eating the contents of her lunchbox. Their movie food deal turns into an endearing friendship, but heartbreaking choices lie ahead.

Roy Kapur Films, who also produced the film alongside Jugaad Motion Pictures, Monsoon Films, Chhello Show LLP and Marc Duale, will release the film in Gujarati language in Gujarat and on select screens across India on October 14.

"Last Film Show" has won numerous awards at various international film festivals, including the Golden Spike at the Valladolid Film Festival in Spain, where it also enjoyed commercial success when it was released in theaters.

Samuel Goldwyn Films and Orange Studio serve as international distributors for the US and European markets, respectively. Shochiku Studios serves as the Japanese distributor, while Medusa will be released in Italy.

Nalin is known for his eclectic and visually striking artwork, including "Samsara", "Valley of Flowers" and “Angry Indian Goddesses.” He was recently invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in its director branch.

Roy Kapur said: "There couldn't be a better time for this movie to come out when cinema-going around the world was disrupted by a pandemic and audiences need to be reminded of the first time they fell in love with the experience of watching a movie in a darkened movie theater. proud that such a powerful work of art has come out of India, and we are sure that Indian audiences will fall in love with it, just like the whole world."

Nalin said, "We are thrilled to collaborate on this film with a producer I truly admire. , Siddharth Roy Kapour. Sid has proven his passion and penchant for producing high entertainment, and with his help, we look forward to entertaining Indian audiences with our labor of love "Last Film Show". of love from viewers across the world, and with the support of Roy Kapur Films, we are aiming to give it a good release in my home state of Gujarat and the rest of India. I am also delighted that the India release coincides with its theatrical release in the US, Italy and Japan."

Producer Dheer Momaya of Jugaad Motion Pictures added, "Over the past few months I have had the privilege of watching Indian and international audiences laughing, crying, whistling and clapping in cinema halls while watching the film. The overwhelming response boosted my confidence that our local film crosses cultures, lan.. .