AFI Dallas International Film Festival - ‘Amal’

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Description

(Canada, 2007, 101 mins)
In English, Hindi with English subtitles

Directed By: Richie Mehta

In chaotic New Delhi, an aged and irascible man, seemingly homeless, cheats everyone he meets. When Amal, an auto-rickshaw wallah, generously allows him to dodge his fare, both are affected in a way that has far-reaching consequences. This vividly textured portrait of contemporary India is an extraordinarily ambitious and heartfelt debut from first-time director Richie Mehta. Showing us an unvarnished India rich in flavor, Amal is a powerful and touching story of one man’s decency.

Mehta – who also co-wrote the film – viscerally conveys the feel of working-class Delhi. Nuanced performances from some of India’s most revered and beloved performers enhance the film’s authenticity and immediacy. Rupinder Nagra brings a serene wisdom to Amal that captivates and transports us.

Information from the AFI's website

Some nearby drink specials on April 2nd

• M Street Bar: 4 pm - 9 pm: $1 Miller Light draught, $3 premium wells
• J. Pepe's (Dallas / Lower Greenville): 11 am - 7 pm: $2.50 house frozen swirl & rocks margaritas, $3 flavored margaritas / 11 am - 2 am: $1 drafts
• Stan's Blue Note: 3 pm - 6:30 pm: $1 off beer and wine, $0.50 off liquor / 7 pm - 2 am: $2 domestics and $3.95 margaritas
• Ozona Bar & Grill: 4 pm - 7 pm: $1 off everything, $1 pints
• Margarita Ranch: 4 pm - 7 pm: $2 off margaritas and domestics

Some nearby restaurants

• La Madeleine (University Park)
• Campisi's Egyptian Lounge (Dallas / Mockingbird & Greenville)
• Javier's Gourmet Mexicano
• Margarita Ranch
• Cafe Express (Dallas / Mockingbird Station)

Some nearby events on April 2nd

• Kristin Hawn Artist Certificate Cello Recital, Caruth Auditorium (SMU), 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
• AFI Dallas International Film Festival - 'Lou Reed’s Berlin', Angelika Film Center & Cafe (Dallas), 7:15 p.m.
• AFI Dallas International Film Festival - 'Up the Yangtze', Angelika Film Center & Cafe (Dallas), 4 p.m.
• AFI Dallas International Film Festival - 'Intimidad', Angelika Film Center & Cafe (Dallas), 10 p.m.
• AFI Dallas International Film Festival - 'Bowling For Soup: Live And Very Attractive', Angelika Film Center & Cafe (Dallas), 10:15 p.m.

Event posted March 11, 2008
Last updated March 11, 2008