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tainment is here where cinema
is just ‘content’, net is flix, box is
office, foot is fall, and phone is
smart. So, I’m happy that Last
Film Show (Chhello Show) is
the movie to invite spectators
back to the theaters.”
Dheer Momaya, recent-
ly featured in Forbes 30u30
list, whose earlier productions
have been screened at Busan/
the British Film Institute and
have been distributed by Net-
flix said in a press statement
“after a year of urban isolation
and virtual events, we’re su-
per excited to premiere at an ness Robert Deniro was quoted ment experience. With cinematographer Swap-
in-person festival, and have au- saying “As New York emerges Frederic Boyer, Artistic Di- nil Sonawane (Newton, Sacred
diences experience the film on from the shadow of COVID-19, rector of Tribeca Film Festival Games, AK vs AK...), casting
a huge 40-foot screen in spec- it seems just right to bring peo- commented on the selection director Dilip Shankar (Bhaag
tacular outdoor venues of New ple together again in person for - “With “Last Film Show”, di- Milkhs Bhaag, Life of Pi, Acad-
York city. our 20th-anniversary festival”. rector Pan Nalin wonderfully emy Award Winner), a French
Considering the theme of This is great news for cinema celebrates our return to project- music composer from Holly-
our film, there could not be a lovers as well as the global film ed films with this homage to the wood who has scored more
better festival and celebration. distribution system. masters of cinema. This joyful than 100 movies, Cyril Morin,
This local story is universal in Set against the backdrop of reminder of what we love about French Sound Designer Gilles
its emotion and theme, and it is the disappearance of 35mm cel- movies, though the eyes of a Bernadeau and colorist Kevin
certainly destined for a world- luloid film and India’s unique young boy, is a pure delight. Le Dortz (‘Mustang’, Acade-
wide audience who have been single-screen culture; Last Film Pan Nalin’s latest offer- my Award Nominated), Brit-
craving for something filled with Show (Chhello Show) also acts ing, Last Film Show (Chhel- ish-Portuguese Make-up artist
joy, nature, innocence, fresh- as nostalgic musing, for when lo Show), is supposed to be a Sara Menitra (Cats, Zeus, His
ness and hope. The feel-good a single screen cinema was the real feast for the eyes and soul. House..). With the massive glob-
factor of LFS will certainly put a place where people would come Being the first of its kind for al effort which has gone into the
smile on spectator’s faces.” and escape their daily lives Gujarati cinema, the film has production, we dare not expect
Amidst the many uncertain- through a communal yet per- been made by a top-notch In- anything less than a cinematic
ties for the global cinema busi- sonal transformative entertain- dian and international crew. spectacle.

center for tHe women of new yorK

Hosts 34th anniversary virtual gala

Our Bureau pact women such as domestic provides support services such
violence, trafficking awareness, as caregiver support group,
QUEENS, NY health and wellness, career women in crisis support group,

he Center for the Wom- advancement, financial liter- legal assistance and referrals.
en of New York is host- acy, art therapy, sustainable All proceeds from this gala
Ting its 34th Anniversary gardening, and English as a will help fund CWNY free ser-
Gala. The gala will take place second language. CWNY also vices and programming.
virtually via Zoom this year
on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at en’s rights and full equality for 2021 Honorees
7:00 - 8:00 PM. women. Since 1987 CWNY
CWNY will celebrate wom- empowers women to reach • Alina Bloomgarden, Music On The Inside, Inc.
en and men in leadership who their full potential by offering • Mona Charles, NYC Health & Hospitals / Queens
have made significant contribu- services that provide the skills, • Felicia Fonrose, Felicia’s Promise
tions to our communities. The information, and support they • Maria Markou, Markou Global Legal Group, LLC
evening will include musical need to address economic, • Congressman Gregory W. Meeks
performances. emotional, and legal challenges. • Victoria Schneps-Yunis, Schneps Media
Center for the Women of CWNY offers workshops • Council Member Paul A.Vallone
New York advocates for wom- and classes on topics that im- • Youth Volunteers, Bake Back America

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