Raghu Rai –- An Unframed Portrait
Synopsis
Raghu Rai is the father of Indian photography. His story is told by young Avani Rai, who has to fight for her own voice in the shadow of her father.
Raghu Rai has been photographing India for 50 years. He has captured many of the major events of India’s history from political conflicts to the everyday realities of the people. His photos on Bhopal disaster, India Gandhi, Mother Theresa and Dalai Lama are world famous.
Credits
Director:
Avani Rai
Producer:
Iikka Vehkalahti. Co-producer: Torstein Grude
Editor:
Menno Boerema, Archana Padhke
Original Music:
Naren Chandavarkar, Benedict Taylor
Written by:
Avani Rai, Iikka Vehkalahti
DOP:
Avani Rai
Cast
Raghu Rai
Production details
Original title
Raghu Rai - An Unframed Portrait
Year
2017
Length
55
Subtitles
English, Hindi
Format
DCP
Production company
IV FILMS, CRCI, Piraya Film
Production country
Finland, India, Norway
Sales/Distribution
World Sales: Autlook. Norwegian distribution: Kudos Family.
Website
http://www.piraya.no
Awards & Festivals
Festival
2017: IDFA (world premiere)
2018 Docpoint Helsinki
2018 The Norwegian Documentary Film Festival, Volda