International
HKIFF to pay tribute to Bruce Lee on 70th anniversary
MUMBAI: The 2010 Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), beginning 30 March, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Bruce Lee. The festival will go up to 6 April.
The Bruce Lee tribute will include nine of his films like The Kid (1950), The Orphan (1960).
The program also will include a few Cantonese films, such as The Thunderstorm (1957) and the kung fu classic Enter The Dragon (1973).
“Bruce Lee‘s legacy continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences around the world,” said Hong Kong International Film Festival Society executive director Shaw Soo-wei.
“The HKIFF is proudly committed to supporting Hong Kong film talent of the past and present who pave the way for new filmmakers to establish themselves globally,” Shaw said in a statement.
Lee‘s work continues to drive worldwide interest in Hong Kong action cinema, his films having influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, music, sport, dance and video games. Not only that, his films drove the martial arts film industry into the mainstream, putting Hong Kong cinema on the world map.
The Bruce Lee exhibition and tribute will be officially opened at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on 30 March by Lee‘s daughter, Shannon Lee Keasler and Linda Lee Cadwell, wife of the late Bruce Lee.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
