11 months ago
Unbroken: Director on Documentaries and the Future of Film
This is an interview with the director of a documentary about a young cricket star, Unmukt Chand.
The director talks about how he made the film, following Chand's life and career.
He explains that making documentaries is like a journey where the story changes and evolves.
The interview also discusses the current state of documentaries, what it takes for a documentary to be successful, and how they can find an audience in India.
It touches on how a documentary filmmaker approaches different aspects of their work, as well as the importance of the story’s merit, clarity, and the director’s vision.
Director Raghav Khanna discusses his documentary "Unbroken: The Unmukt Chand Story".
The film follows the career of cricketer Unmukt Chand after his U-19 World Cup win.
Khanna highlights the challenges of documentary filmmaking, noting the importance of letting the story unfold naturally.
The interview touches on the potential for documentaries to gain a larger audience in India.
Khanna emphasizes the need for engaging stories and audience acceptance for theatrical success.
- Who
- Raghav Khanna, director of the documentary "Unbroken" and Unmukt Chand.
- What
- An interview discussing the documentary "Unbroken," documentary filmmaking, and the prospects of documentary distribution in India.
- Where
- The interview was conducted, and the documentary was filmed in the U.S. and India.
- When
- The interview took place recently, after the release of the documentary.
- Why
- To discuss the challenges and opportunities in documentary filmmaking, particularly in India, and the story of Unmukt Chand.
Key facts
- Film Title
- Unbroken: The Unmukt Chand Story
- Director
- Raghav Khanna
- Subject
- Cricketer Unmukt Chand
- Key Theme
- Resilience and Broken Dreams
- Focus
- Documentary Filmmaking Process and Future
Quotes
Raghav Khanna
Director of "Unbroken: The Unmukt Chand Story"
“And that’s when the essence of documentary filmmaking hit me.”
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“You don’t control the story.”
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US President Trump
The President of the United States
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