12th LONDON ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Reflecting, celebrating and inspiring through film
5th – 14th March 2010

Some of the biggest names of Asian Cinema will flock to London this spring for the London Asian Film Festival. We are full of exciting film screenings, grand premieres, gala events, inspiring interviews and masterclasses.

FLOWERS OF THE SKY

A film from Sri Lanka that portrays the story of a faded star who is given a controversial chance to be in the limelight again. The film will be followed by Q&A with stars Nimmi Harasgama and Malini Fonseka. 9th March at 8pm at Apollo Cinemas, Piccadilly Circus.

ABHISHEK AND AMITABH BACHCHAN ON THE SILVER SCREEN

The London Asian Festival brings son Abhishek and father Amitabh on the same film but in reversed roles. Auro (Amitabh Bachchan) is a 13-year-old boy with a rare genetic disorded that makes him look 5 times older. Amol (Abhishek Bachchan) is his father. Tuesday, 9th March at 6pm at Apollo Piccadilly Circus.

JAYA BACHCHAN'S RETROSPECTIVE

Guddi screening at The Nehru Centre, Tuesday 9th March at 6:30pm

WELL DONE ABBA SCREENING

Shyam Benegal latest film revolves around a central question: how a well, once dug, can be stolen? It is a delightful, funny and poignant narrative. Thursday,11th March at Apollo Cinemas, Piccadilly Circus. Saturday,12th March at Watermans Cinema.

AN ACT OF TERROR PREMIERE

CLOSING GALA NIGHT – LIFE GOES ON PREMIERE

Premiere of British Asian film “Life Goes On”. Sangeeta Datta’s debut feature film. The screening will be followed by Q&A and Reception with the director and stars Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan. 14th March at 4pm at Apollo Cinemas, Piccadilly Circus.

LAST CHANCE MUMBAI PREMIERE

SHORT FILM AWARD