{"id":25718,"date":"2024-11-23T06:34:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T01:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/?p=25718"},"modified":"2024-11-23T06:34:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T01:04:33","slug":"the-closer-the-graph-between-cinema-and-literature-the-better-indian-cinema-will-be-acclaimed-filmmaker-mani-ratnam-at-55th-iffi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/?p=25718","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe closer the graph between cinema and literature, the better Indian cinema will be\u201d – Acclaimed Filmmaker Mani Ratnam at 55th IFFI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Mani Ratnam inspires young filmmakers at IFFI Masterclass – In Conversation with Gautham V. Menon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

#IFFIWood, 22 November 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam captivated audiences at a Masterclass on \u201cTransforming Literary Masterpieces into Engaging Films\u201d during the 55th<\/sup> International Film Festival of India (IFFI). In an insightful conversation with another renowned Indian film director Gautham V. Menon, Ratnam delved into the art of adapting literature into cinema, offering valuable advices for filmmakers and cinephiles alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI am still a person sitting in the audience,\u201d Ratnam humbly remarked, reflecting his lifelong curiosity and passion for storytelling. Despite being a maestro of filmmaking, he stated, \u201cIn many ways, I still feel like a beginner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mani Ratnam highlighted the deep connection between cinema and literature, asserting that \u201cthe closer the graph between cinema and literature, the better Indian cinema will be.\u201d He emphasized that filmmakers must hone the delicate art of transforming written words into compelling visual narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing Literature to Life on Screen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussing the nuances of adapting books into films, Ratnam explained, \u201cFilms are a visual medium, while books are mainly imaginative. A filmmaker must be extra cautious in bringing a reader\u2019s imagination to life.\u201d He noted that while scripts may need adjustments, these changes should enhance the story rather than alter its core essence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mani Ratnam also shared how mythology and ancient Indian history have influenced his perspective, enabling him to approach characters in unique ways. He commented on the challenges of adapting flowery literary language into a cinematic script, while still ensuring actors can perform naturally with the script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussing about his recent magnum opus \u2018Ponniyin Selvan\u2019, which is adapted from <\/em><\/strong>Kalki Krishnamurthy’s iconic 1955 novel by the same name, Mani Ratnam shed light on how the film had to depict the Chola period but all the remnants of that period in Tanjavur were already lost to time. As he did not want to  create elaborate sets, he took the liberty of shooting the movie in the north of India and converted the architecture there to make it resemble  architecture of the Cholas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Films as a Collaborative Art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Underlining the collaborative nature of cinema, Ratnam remarked, \u201cAs a director, my job is to bring every person in the film, be it an actor or a crew member- to a focal point together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Masterclass provided an enriching experience to the audience, with Ratnam urging young filmmakers to take creative liberties thoughtfully. He also asked them to preserve the original spirit of a book while giving it their unique creative spin for adaptations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Masterclass was a testament to the filmmaker\u2019s mastery and humility, and offered great valuable lessons to all the aspiring storytellers in the audience on how to bridge the two worlds of literature and cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mani Ratnam inspires young filmmakers at IFFI Masterclass – In Conversation with Gautham V. Menon #IFFIWood, 22 November 2024 Legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam captivated audiences at a Masterclass on \u201cTransforming Literary Masterpieces into Engaging Films\u201d during the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). In an insightful conversation with another renowned Indian film director Gautham V. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-film-and-entertaintment"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t