From Archives - In Conversation With Anup Kurian

Aravindan Puraskaram Award winner Anup Kurian speaks about his second feature film The Blueberry Hunt and the first ever public screening of The Blueberry Hunt in Guwahati at SHAMIANA Weekend Affair on September 1, 2013 at Terra Mayaa. Puja Chakraborty speaks to Anup in a small brief chat -

1. The Blueberry Hunt will be screened at SHAMIANA Weekend Affair, how is the feeling?

     It is an honor. Guwahati is going have the first public screening of 

     The Blueberry Hunt. 

2. Naseeruddin Shah will be seen in a different look, tell us your experience working with him?

Naseeruddin Shah is a great actor and a consummate professional. Making a film has its own challenges, but when an actor like Naseeruddin Shah gives life to the scene and the dialogues through his character, every challenge dissipates and the whole effort becomes worthwhile. These are magical moments.

3.  What were the challenges in making of The Blueberry Hunt? What people can expect from your film?

The challenge in making a film does not stop when a film is made. It is a greater challenge to get the film to the audience. I write and direct my films, the audience can expect a unique story, a story never told before. I am fully aware 'unique' may not mean good - but for me that attribute is very important for all my feature projects. 

4.  The Blueberry Hunt is your second feature film after the successful Manasarovar, so how is the transformation from making a love story to a thriller like the Blueberry Hunt?

I always felt a good film should have all the elements - drama, action, ideas and images never shown before and so on. The Blueberry Hunt has the external characteristics of a thriller, but surprise, the film in its heart is a love story. 

5.   Describe Anup Kurian in three words and when we can expect the next feature film?

     I will have to ask friends to describe me in three words, and I feel they may not be very charitable in their descriptions :) So let me pass that question. About the next feature project - it will happen only if I am convinced the story and the theme I am exploring has not been done before - at least the way I want to explore should be fresh. A screenplay is complete, I have been working on it for almost a year...let’s see how it feels. 

Please Note - Article has been published in G Plus during September 2013

   (Puja Chakraborty is the Co-Founder, Writer & Filmmaker, Creovaent Production)

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