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Merchant-Ivory In India | DVD | (25/10/2004)
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| RRP Heat And Dust Blending east with west and moving effortlessly between the vibrant world of modern-day India and the magnificent splendours of the Raj 'Heat And Dust' intertwines the contemporary story of Anne a young woman drawn to India by her desire to unravel the scandal surrounding her great-aunt Olivia's seduction in the 1920's by a glamorous Indian Prince. For Anne it proves as much a journey of self-discovery as the opportunity to solve an enigma as she too becomes seduced by the romantic and luxurious enchantments of India. Bombay Talkie The story set off by elaborate studio numbers is a melodrama echoing those of Bombay's mass audience movies and the sexy best sellers of the film's heroine American authoress Lucia Lane (Jennifer Kendal). A character study about a best-selling English novellist who comes to Bombay in search of creative inspiration she becomes romantically involved with handsome movie star Vikram (Shashi Kapoor). When that doesn't work out she flees to an ashram to take up the spiritual ife. That also hilariously doesn't work out and the ill-fated couple get together again with explosive results! Shakespeare Wallah Essentially a culture-clash romance which blends Shakespeare and British tradition with the emerging Indian 'pop' culture the film traces the developing relationship between Lizzie one of the members of the acting troupe with Sanju a wealthy Indian playboy. But their romance is beset by hinderances not least being the machinations of Manjula a fiery Indian cinema star who is also in love with Sanju. The Courtesans Of Bombay Roughly situated over 24 hours we visit Pavan Pool a compound in Bombay where poor women sing dance and engage in prostitution. The Deceivers In 1825 India lives under fear. A mysterious religion's followers murder everyone that stands against their plans. In Custody Drama based on the novel by Anita Desai which follows Deven a teacher at an Indian college and his attempt to interview a famous poet...
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The Stranger | DVD | (07/12/2009)
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| RRP The Stranger (Agantuk) sees Anila receiving a letter from a man claiming to be her uncle a man who disappeared 35 years prior. He turns up at her family home professing to be an anthropologist a globally seasoned traveller en route from the United States to Australia. The family are suspicious of the stranger believing him to be an imposter with a financial scam to sell. After a grilling from the family's lawyer he leaves as unexpectedly as he arrives leaving behind a stunned family and some very insightful observations. Widely regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema and the last of the Bengali renaissance movement begun at the start of the 19th century Satyajit Ray was a giant of Indian cinema. Directing 37 films during his lifetime he was also a critically lauded writer publisher illustrator graphic designer and film critic... as well as recipient of more than 30 Indian National Films Awards a winner of numerous international film festivals - including Berlin Venice and Cannes - and an honorary Academy Award recipient in 1992.
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Shakespeare Wallah | DVD | (28/04/2003)
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| RRP Elegiac and atmospheric Shakespeare Wallah made in 1965 was the feature film that really put Merchant Ivory Productions on the international movie map winning them great critical acclaim. It is now recognised as a classic.Starring a young FELICITY KENDAL SHASHI KAPOOR and MADHUR JAFFREY the film's inspiration lies behind the real-life adventures of Felicity Kendal's family as a travelling theatre troupe in India during the twilight days of English colonial rule. Essentially a culture-clash romance which blends Shakespeare and British tradition with the emerging Indian 'pop' culture the film traces the developing relationship between Lizzie one of the members of the acting troupe with Sanju a wealthy Indian playboy. But their romance is beset by hindrances not the least being the machinations of Manjula a fiery Indian cinema star who is also in love with Sanju.
The Satyjit Ray Collection Vol.2 | DVD | (22/09/2008)
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| RRP Satyajit Ray's artistic legacy is one of the most formidable in all of film history. Exceptionally versatile his films covered almost every conceivable genre winning him nearly every major cinema award including an Oscar for lifetime achievement. Titles Comprise: Kapurush (a.k.a The Coward) (1965): Stranded in a small town screenwriter Amitabha Roy is astonished to encounter a former lover who is now married to the owner of a tea plantation. Recalling his inability to commit to her and the relationship's resultant breakdown Roy decides to make amends for the past. Mahapurush (a.k.a The Holy Man) (1965): Ray's rarely-seen gem is a comedy-drama in which a gullible and religiously devout retiree is completely taken in by a bogus holy man and enlists the charlatan's help in finding his daughter a husband. But she is being courted by a young man who determines to expose the fraudster. Joi Baba Felunath (1978): Set in the holy city of Benares where Ray had shot Aparajito over 20 years previously this adventure story adapted from Ray's own novel stars Soumitra Chatterjee as a detective investigating the theft of a priceless gold icon.
Bombay Talkie (the Merchant Ivory Collection) | DVD | (06/09/2004)
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| RRP Bombay Talkie is Merchant Ivory's affectionate bemused view of Bollywood - India's huge dream factory. The film is like a brightly coloured sumptuous Indian sweet covered in gold foil and cameraman Subrata Mitra's ravishing photography has never been surpassed in any other of James Ivory's films. The story set off by elaborate studio numbers is a melodrama echoing those of Bombay's mass audience movies and the sexy best sellers of the film's heroine American authoress Lucia Lane (Jennifer Kendal). A character study about a best-selling English novellist who comes to Bombay in search of creative inspiration she becomes romantically involved with handsome movie star Vikram (Shashi Kapoor). When that doesn't work out she flees to an ashram to take up the spiritual ife. That also - hilariously - doesn't work out and the ill-fated couple get together again with explosive results.
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Bombay Talkie | DVD | (30/06/2003)
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| RRP Bombay Talkie is Merchant Ivory's affectionate bemused view of bollywood - India's huge dream factory. The film is like a brightly coloured sumptuous Indian sweet covered in gold foil and cameraman Subrata Mitra's ravishing photography has never been surpassed in any other of James Ivory's films. The story set off by elaborate studio numbers is a melodrama echoing those of Bombay's mass audience movies and the sexy best sellers of the film's heroine American authoress Lucia Lane (Jennifer Kendal). Visiting India in search of 'new material' she becomes romantically involved with handsome move star Vikram (Shashi Kapoor). When that doesn't work out she flees to an ashram to take up the spiritual life. That also - hilariously - doesn't work out and the ill-fated couple get together again with explosive results.
Inquilaab | DVD | (05/01/2004)
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| RRP This is the story of an educated young man. He has to sell ""BHEL PURI"" do manual labour to fill his belly. With his meagre income he eats in an ordinary eating place in the slum. The owner of the hotel and her daughter Anu regard Amar as son and brother respectively. There is also a notorious and rowdy man in her slum by the name of Bhoopati. He is a menace to the slum. With the help of Shankar Narayan Amar becomes a Police Officer and with his honesty and hard work he rises to t
Immaan Dharam | DVD | (07/11/2005)
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| RRP The story is about two guys (Amitabh bachan) and Ram (Shashi Kapoor) who act as mock witnesses. These two are always around court and give evidence as per the requirement of the case every time. They never believe in God but in the end they have to accept the power of God. Helen's only performance as a heroine with Amitabh Bachchan. The main attraction of the film is the star cast.
Sada Suhagan | DVD | (22/01/2007)
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| RRP In today's world where the sacinity of marriage has been lost comes this tale of what all a wife is willing to endure to keep her husband. The happily married couple being portrayed by Rekha and Jeetendra must go through many trials and tests. They must bear her fiendish family the disgrace set upon them by their own children and even the wrath of fate in the form of terminal illness. Yet Sadaa Suhagan proves that if one is willing to sacrifice one will be rewarded in the end.
Anurodh | DVD | (15/03/2004)
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Guddi | DVD | (13/12/2004)
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| RRP Jaya is mad about Bollywood movies. her favourite actor is Dharmendra and she will give anything to marry him. In fact such is her obsession that she will not consider marrying anyone other than her idol. Noticing Jaya's inability to draw the distinctions between reailty and Bollywood her uncle decides to show her the error of her ways with the help of 'Garam Dharam' himself!
Amanush | DVD | (26/08/2008)
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| RRP Wealthy and soon to be married Madhusudan has all he ever wanted but his idyllic life is soon to be destroyed by his olve of alcohol. After being accused of pregnating a local girl while drunk he is sent to prison but on his release he discovers to his dismay that his fiance hates him his wealthy uncle is dead and the mother of his apparent child has disappeared. He once again turns to alcohol and soon becomes feared by his village.
Shaukeen | DVD | (03/04/2006)
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| RRP Choudhry Jagdishi and Inder Sen are old friends in their early sixties but believe they are in still in their forties. While Choudhry lives with his wife Sita Inder is widowed and Jagdish is divorced. Their weakness is smoking alcohol and women. While they are able to satisfy their need for the first two vices they are unable to openly indulge with other women while in Bombay. When Sita decides to take a religious pilgrimage the three decide to travel out of town so they can have fun with other women. They travel to Goa and once there go to a night-club where they meet a singer/dancer named Anita. All three friends find Anita gorgeous and would love to be intimate with her. They plan to individually spend time with her but Murphy's Law prevails with hilarious results.
Bahurani | DVD | (26/05/2008)
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| RRP Madhuri is a poor but well educated girl born and brought up in a small village. She and her younger brother Srikant live with their widowed mother. The family is overjoyed when Madhuri's marriage is fixed with the son of a very rich man in the city. Mr. Chaudhry the rich Seth had himself married a village girl and had a very happy married life. He therefore wanted his son Amit to also marry the village girl Madhuri. Amit however born and bred in the city did not want to marry a village girl but was too weak to defy his father. At the wedding however he got a chance. Finding an excuse that even this dominating father could not refute he refused to accept Madhuri as his wedded wife even though they had completed the Saat Pheras. And thus Madhuri became a Bahurani but got neither a husband nor a 'Sasural'. But Madhuri was determined to change her fate. Bahurani is the story of how Madfhuri changed her personality and earned the love and devotion of her husband.
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Saaheb | DVD | (23/04/2007)
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Lakhon Ki Baat | DVD | (23/01/2006)
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| RRP Freelance photographer Alok Prakash whilst photographing a womens' hockey match is hit by the puck and ends up in hospital. His brother-in-law a lawyer called Prem Sagar decides to capitalise on this accident and decides to sue Alok's employer for a large sum of money so that they can live in comfort for the rest of their lives. He explains his plan to Alok and asks the rest of the family to go along with this charade with hilarious results that will change their lives forever.
Great Gambler, the | DVD | (26/05/2008)
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