International
DOCUTAH in tie-up with SLC Film Center
MUMBAI:DOCUTAH has entered into a partnership with the SLC Film Center on the Utah Film Circuit for a monthly film screening event. Organizers of the Festival feel the need to provide a global connection to the community of St. George through documentary film.
“Documentary films play an important part in the way we communicate with one another” said Festival Director, Phil Tuckett. “They can make you laugh or cry and the potential is there to learn something about the world around us.”
DOCUTAH is the Southern Utah International Film Festival presented by Dixie State College in St. George. This year the festival will run from 8 to 17 September.
“We are excited to open this year’s festival on Thursday September 8 with the biography of entertainer, Wayne Newton and a performance by the legend himself. The festival is filled with wonderful surprises including a culminating event at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah,” said Festival Executive Director, Christina Schultz.
The Utah Film Circuit will make a stop in St. George on 29 April.
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.
