Mumbai, January 16, 2025 – G5A’s Cinema House unveils a landmark retrospective that honors the living legend of Indian cinema. This meticulously curated celebration marks Mani Ratnam’s four extraordinary decades of storytelling that has redefined the boundaries of filmmaking. The three-day retrospective (24, 25 & 26 January), co-curated with acclaimed filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar, offers an intimate glimpse into the master director’s visual storytelling through the distinctive vision of his cinematographers.
This retrospective spans his remarkable journey across five languages and 28 films, featuring seven of his most influential works. What sets this retrospective apart is its focus on the visual language crafted through his collaborations with renowned cinematographers Ravi K. Chandran, Ravi Varman, Rajiv Menon, and Santosh Sivan.
“G5A Cinema House is here to celebrate and give platform to independent and bold stories. This retrospective does that and more by celebrating the vision of a filmmaker who has shaped not only my career but also the cinematic language of an entire industry. Mani Ratnam’s films are a masterclass in storytelling. Each frame, each nuance carries a depth that is unmatched. For generations of filmmakers like myself, his work remains an eternal source of inspiration.” shares Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani.
Curator and Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar reflects, “As a curator, bringing these masterpieces together is my humble way of honouring a visionary who taught us that cinema is not just about telling stories, but about touching hearts.
I am thrilled to collaborate with the G5A Cinema House team to present a carefully curated selection of pivotal films, showcasing a remarkable cinematic journey that spans over four decades. From the analog era of 1983 to the digital age, and from traditional tales of marriage to modern narratives of live-in relationships, this cinematic odyssey has continued to evolve, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.”