Divya Cowasji the phenomenal young Parsi filmmaker is at it again. Her latest work titled “Navroz: The New Day” documents Jamshedi Navroz as it is celebrated by the Parsi and Irani Zoroastrians of the Indian Sub-Continent. Divya’s brother Jall collaborates on the film and in the film you can see some of the Zoroastrian Return… Continue reading Navroz The New Day: A Film by Divya Cowsji
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PVR Director’s Rare to release “The Path of Zarathustra” this September
Directed by Oorvazi Irani, The Path of Zarathustra is all set to release under the PVR Director’s Rare banner on September 4, 2015. The movie touches upon the theme of Parsi community and their ancient faith – Zoroastraianism, founded by the first Prophet, Zarathustra. The movie will see a release in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi/NCR, Banagalore… Continue reading PVR Director’s Rare to release “The Path of Zarathustra” this September
Professor Almut Hintze Speaks about the movie “The Path Of Zarathustra”
Professor Almut Hintze, renowned Zoroastrian scholar endorses ‘The Path Of Zarathustra’.
Feroze Rangoonwalla: Collector for all seasons
Well-known film chronicler Feroze Rangoonwalla has passed away. A remembrance by Khalid Mohamed Suddenly the brownstone colony he lived in, bang opposite the Mumbai Central Railway station, was demolished. A tower was to loom up, displacing the concatenation of rooms occupied since the days of the British Raj, by Parsi families. That’s where Feroze Rangoonwalla… Continue reading Feroze Rangoonwalla: Collector for all seasons
New Film Debuts: The Path of Zarathushtra
A feature film ‘The Path of Zarathustra’ will be released at Mumbai in PVR theaters on Friday September 3, 2015. It will also be released at theaters in Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune. The film is the culmination of the vision, tenacity and determination of Oorvazi Irani, a Zoroastrian youth, who dares to think for herself.… Continue reading New Film Debuts: The Path of Zarathushtra
Tenaz Dubash: A Film Maker in Conversation
Keeping the Flame Alive A filmmaker takes us inside her ancient faith, where a fierce struggle rages between tradition and the forces of change. Article published on Belief.Net You describe your new documentary, “Zoroastrians Today,”as an account of Zoroastrianism’s “struggle for survival.” But the film shows that Zoroastrians are responsible for their faith’s dwindling numbers.… Continue reading Tenaz Dubash: A Film Maker in Conversation
Rattana Pestonji: Pioneering Thai film director
Rattana Pestonji was a Thai Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer and is regarded as the father of contemporary Thai film. Although his filmography was brief, his films placed Thai cinema on the world stage. He also pushed for innovations, and was one of the first Thai directors to use 35-mm film. He died… Continue reading Rattana Pestonji: Pioneering Thai film director
