Songs of Forgotten Trees – London Film Festival 2025 – opening
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TONIGHT: The Indian film, Songs of Forgotten Trees screens 8.50pm BFI Southbank NFT3; one more screening at 3.10pm on Sunday (October 13) at Curzon Soho Screen 1. It is the out and out new Indian film screening at the festival this year, to our knowledge. The classic ‘Sholay’ screens on the final day – keep it locked with us to find out more and follow our socials – especially X for real time coverage!
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ANAPURNA ROY won a Directors Prize at Venice for this film about two female flatmates living in Mumbai. About the unusual friendship that develops between them – the lead character played by Naz Shaikh is a part-time call girl who entertains her ‘lover’ at her flat and is also trying to break into the entertainment industry as an actor. Her flatmate has a ‘proper’ tech job and works from home – she is also seeking a marriage and goes online to find her soulmate. Do these two women get on? The film explores all their relationships and most crucially the one between them. It’s a little slow and ponderous at times but works beautifully with the two actors, especially Shaikh excelling. Roy is definitely one to watch. ACV rating****
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