Having won rave reviews and accolades across the Globe, The Lunchbox, directed by Ritesh Batra has now been officially selected to screen at the Telluride film festival.
Held annually in Telluride, USA, the festival is regarded amongst the most coveted and exclusive film festivals in the world. “I am thrilled to be in Telluride and in a line-up that includes my favourite filmmakers the Coen brothers and Robert Redford. I hope The Lunchbox continues to bring accolades to India,” says director Ritesh Batra
Films such as Slumdog Millionaire, Amour, The Artist, Argo, The Kings Speech, The Crying game, Lost in Translation, Breaking the Waves, among numerous others. Critics have referred to the festival as a springboard to the Oscars.
Karan Johar who is presenting the film says, "The Lunchbox has been on a streak of amassing rave reviews and numerous accolades at various film festivals. Other films playing at the festival alongside The Lunchbox will include the Inside Llewyn Davis, Blue is the warmest colour, Gravity, Nebraska, The Past and Labor Day."
The film is being readied for a September 20 release and is being presented by UTV, Karan Johar and DAR Motion Pictures.