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Eisha
Marjara
1998. 81 min. Canada
Co-presented
with www.thirdi.org
To the Indian film mecca of Bollywood
and back, Marjara seeks out her childhood film idol, Helen.
From Amritsar to Trois Rivieres, Desperately Seeking Helen
enters a world of fantasy and unimaginable realities, as Marjara
navigates cultures and memory to find a sense of self. Who
is Helen? A diva of Indian cinema, the world's biggest dream
factory. She has performed in more than 700 films. More than
a movie star, she is a glittering figure of desire and playfulness,
the mistress of a thousand disguises, yet always herself.
Juxtaposing forceful personal narrative with Hindi song and
dance numbers, Desperately Seeking Helen is a compelling account
of self-discovery and a moving reflection on the power of
movies.
About the Director ...
Eisha Marjara first drew attention
at the 1990 Montreal World Film Festival with her film 24hrs.
Her second film, The Incredible Shrinking Woman won an Honorable
Mention at the 1994 Semana de Cine Experimental in Madrid.
Desperately Seeking Helen, her first feature, was produced
through the Fast Forward program of the National Film Board
of Canada.
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