
Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL) 🇮🇳🇱🇺
February 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
*🎬 Luxembourg City Film Festival (06 – 16 March 2025)*
We are excited to introduce *SISTER MIDNIGHT*, a captivating film by *Karan Kandhari*, which may be of particular interest to you.
_About the Film:_
🌆 Set against the backdrop of humid Mumbai nights, Sister Midnight follows a frustrated misfit in a newly arranged marriage as she struggles with an awkward spouse, intrusive neighbors, and her own unpredictable impulses—leading her into unexpected situations.
_🎥 Film Details & Trailer_: Sister Midnight – LuxFilmFest (https://www.luxfilmfest.lu/en/movies/sister-midnight/)
_📅 Full Programme_: LuxFilmFest 2025 Programme (https://www.luxfilmfest.lu/agenda)
Don’t miss this intriguing cinematic experience blending humor, complexity, and cultural nuance! 🌟
*"Sister Midnight" (2024)*, premiered at the *Cannes Film Festival's Directors'* Fortnight, continuing the tradition of delving into intricate human experiences.
Beyond filmmaking, Kandhari is a multidisciplinary artist, engaging in photography, collage, and ink illustration, further showcasing his diverse creative talents.
*Notable Works:*
*"Bye Bye Miss Goodnight" (2005):* This avant-garde road movie offers a unique snapshot of modern urban India, chronicling the encounter between a daydreaming Mumbai cab driver and a pregnant hitchhiker.
*"Hard Hat" (2009):* A short film depicting the lives of three immigrants on a cash-in-hand construction job in London. The film garnered international attention, winning the Audience Award at the Rushes Soho Short Film Festival in 2010.
*"United Howl" Trilogy (2010-2014):* A series of thematically linked short films focusing on misfits and outsiders, all sharing a deadpan sense of humor.
Karan Kandhari is a British Indian filmmaker known for his exploration of complex characters and social themes. Born in the Middle East and primarily based in London, Kandhari's work spans directing, screenwriting, and cinematography.