Amori (film)
| Amori | |
|---|---|
 Movie poster | |
| Directed by | Dinesh P. Bhonsle |
| Written by | R M Vardhan |
| Cinematography | Dinesh Bhonsle |
| Music by | Schubert Cotta |
Production company | Opus Gala |
Release date |
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Running time | 1h 47m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Konkani |
Amori is a 2019 Konkani drama film based on water conservation and a nexus between politicians and builders.[1] The film is directed by Dinesh P. Bhonsle, written by R M Vardhan, and produced by Opus Gala. Schubert Cotta has composed the music.[2] It stars Salil Naik, Sobita Kudtarkar, Mayur Mayekar, Prashanti Talpankar, Tanmay Kharpe, and Shaina Mirashi.[2] In 2019, the film bagged the Best Konkani Film award in the feature film category, at 66th National Film Awards.[3]
Plot
[edit]The film revolves around the issue of environment and water conservation and shows how people struggle to work for the betterment of society.[2]
Production
[edit]Filming
[edit]The shooting of the film commenced in Goa and went on for two and a half years. The entire film was shot in different parts of Goa.[4]
Screening
[edit]The premiere of the film was held in Inox Margao, a theater based in Goa, India, where Minister for Power Nilesh Cabral was invited as chief guest, Fr Jose Costa as guest of honor, and Digambar Kamat, Leader of Opposition, as special guest.[5] The film was screened in various territories of the state of Goa including Panaji, Margao, Bicholim, Valpoi, Vasco da Gama, Cuncolim, and Curchorem.[2]
The Government of Goa allowed schools and colleges to take their students to watch the film so as to raise awareness on environmental issues among the students.[6][7]
In 2019 Amori was screened for students of schools and colleges in Goa.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Salil Naik
- Sobita Kudtarkar
- Mayur Mayekar
- Prashanti Talpankar
- Tanmay Kharpe
- Shaina Mirashi
- Daksha Shirodkar
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 66th National Film Awards | Best Feature Film | Won | [3] |
References
[edit]- ^ "'Inspire kidsto conserve water through Konkani film'". The Times of India. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Konkani film 'Amori' released in Goa". The Navhind Times. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ a b "GOAN FILMS 'AMORI' & 'KHARVAS' WIN NATIONAL AWARD". Prudent Media. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Goan film 'Amori' bags top honours in Konkani at 66th National Awards". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ a b Dessai, Jaidatt (13 September 2019). "Konkani film Amori to be screened in schools: Nilesh Cabral". Goa 365. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Take students to watch 'Amori', Education Dept tells schools". O Heraldo. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Schools asked to show konkani movie 'Amori' to students - Goa News Hub". Goa News Hub. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
