Shabana Azmi will be in Nantes to celebrate her 50-year career and share with you the (re)discovery of her films on the big screen.
An actress of international renown and the emblematic face of both the new Indian cinema, known as ‘parallel cinema’, and a host of major commercial successes, Shabana Azmi is a huge star who bridges several worlds. Her exceptional filmography offers a glimpse of Indian cinema at its best.
Since her first role at the age of 23 in Shyam Benegal’s Ankur, she has won a record five national awards for best actress in India. But her formidable fame has never distanced her from the social and political realities of her country. A United Nations ambassador, she was also the first Indian to be awarded the Gandhi International Peace Prize for her commitment, in particular, to defending women’s rights.
Here are the sessions with her (presentations):
