The 58th edition of the celebrated New York Film Festival is going on now through October 11, and we are proud to be showing Chaitanya Tamhane’s The Disciple—the first film from India to feature in the NYFF Main Slate in 24 years. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we would like to offer local communities the opportunity to experience the film free of cost.
The film will also be available on NYFF Virtual Cinema until Sunday 10/4 at 8pm ET.
Synopsis: Indian filmmaker Chaitanya Tamhane became a sensation after the runaway international success of his 2014 feature debut Court. His much-anticipated follow-up, The Disciple, is a finely crafted labor of love set in the world of Indian traditional music. Hindustani classical singer—and remarkable first-time actor—Aditya Modak stars as Sharad, a man living in Mumbai who makes it his life’s goal to follow in the footsteps of his father and become a practitioner of the centuries-old Khayal music tradition. As the years wear on, Sharad grows increasingly disillusioned as he strives for divine purity in a world tipping over into bland commercialization. The Disciple is a refined yet uncompromising portrait of a young artist’s journey, his dreams, and his loneliness, featuring some extraordinary musical performances.
Screening Options:
- Free Drive-In Tickets: October 1, 8:00pm (47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368). Create your account and select your The Disciple drive-in ticket here. Enter promo code DRIVEIN in the top right corner and complete your transaction.
- Free Digital Rentals: Available nationwide September 29 at 8pm ET through October 4 at 8pm ET. Create your account and go to The Disciple film page here. Once you have selected the film, hover over the thumbnail, click “Rent,” and enter promo code DRIVEIN.
Learn More: https://www.filmlinc.org/nyff2020/films/the-disciple/ |
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