Roam Rome Mein is a 2019 Indian psychological drama film[2] directed by Tannishtha Chatterjee and produced by Pankaj Razdan under the Eros International and Rising Star Entertainment banners. It features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Valentina Corti, and Francesco Apolloni in lead roles. It also includes a supporting cast of Vineet Kumar, Andrea Scarduzio, Ciera Foster, and Priyansh Jora.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Tannishtha Chatterjee |
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| Cinematography | Sunita Radia |
| Edited by | Protim Khaound Archit Rastogi |
| Music by | Alokananda Dasgupta |
Production companies | Eros International Rising Star Entertainment |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | English Hindi Italian[1] |
The film premiered on 5 October at 24th Busan International Film Festival held from 3 to 12 October 2019. It was showcased in "A Window on Asian Cinema". This film marks directorial debut of actress Tannishtha Chatterjee.[5][6] The film is in English, Hindi and Italian.[5][7]
Synopsis
editThe film revolves around Reena (Tannishtha Chatterjee), who goes to Rome, Italy to find her freedom from strict patriarchal father, and Raj (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), her brother, and his journey of awakening as he goes to find her, and along the way he learns things about Reena's life as well as his own.[8]
Cast
edit- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Raj
- Tannishtha Chatterjee as Reena
- Valentina Corti
- Isha Talwar
- Francesco Apollini
- Urbano Barberini
- Pamela Villoresi
- Vineet Kumar
- Andrea Scarduzio
- Ciera Foster
- Priyansh Jora
- Giada Benedetti
- Tanuka Laghate
- Arshia Verma as young Reena
Release
editThe film had its World premiere at Busan International Film Festival held from 3 to 12 October 2019.[5] It had its European premiere at International Rome Film Festival[9] and Indian premiere at Mumbai Film Festival MAMI.
Awards
editTannishtha Chatterjee won the Asia Star award presented by Marie Claire at the Busan International Film Festival 2019. [10]
The film won best film in Berlin at the IndoGermanFilmWeek 2020 [11]
Reviews
editParoleacolori.com called the directors work of great artistic, sociological, cultural value and of notable emotional impact. Vittorio de Argo reviewed it at Rome film festival said Roam Rome Mein captivated the audience and impressed even your old and cynical sent. An ambitious, particular, lively film full of twists and stylistically innovative and bold choices.[12] Cinecircoloromano.it called the film Unique and original.[13] Cinematographe.it called it a cinematic jewel which treats the role of women in society as a subject with originality as never before.[14] The Hollywood Reporter has reviewed it as a crowd pleasing fantasy with a feminist punch which found strong audience support in initial outings at the Busan, Mumbai and Rome film festivals.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Roam Rome Mein' will premier at Busan Film Festival 2019 - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui 's Roam Rome Mein to premiere in Busan". Box Office India. 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Tannishtha Chatterjee's directorial debut 'Roam Rome Mein' to premiere at Busan Film Festival". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Pandya, Sonal. "Roam Rome Mein, 99 Songs, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare to have world premiere at Busan". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Roam Rome Mein: Tannishtha Chatterjee's directorial debut to premiere at Busan International Film Festival". Firstpost. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "A motley cast for Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Roam Rome Mein' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Roam Rome Mein is a feminist film with a male protagonist: Tannishtha Chatterjee". 27 September 2019.
- ^ "A Window on Asian Cinema". Busan International Film Festival.
- ^ "#RomaFF14 | Pre-opening screenings – Fondazione Migrato".
- ^ "Tannishtha Chatterjee honoured with Asia Star Award at BIFF". The Week.
- ^ Correspondent, Our. "Roam Rome Mein wins top award at IndoGerman Filmweek". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 18 October 2020.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Agrò, Vittorio De (16 October 2019). ""Roam Rome Mein": quando l'amore supera le differenze culturali".
- ^ "ROMA XIV (2019) : Roam Rome Mein (Recensione di Rossella Pozza) – Cinecircolo Romano".
- ^ "Google Translate". translate.google.com.
- ^ "'Every Inch of My Being' ('Roam Rome Mein'): Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 27 October 2019.