International
Things Fall Apart to premiere at Miami Fest
MUMBAI: Things Fall Apart will have its world premiere at the Miami International Film Festival next week.
The film stars 50 as Deon Barnes, a Michigan football player with NFL dreams, whose plans get derailed when he is diagnosed with Cancer. According to Barnes, the story is based on the life of one of his friends. “I had to discipline myself not to actually have myself be in the physical state to convey the energy I felt.”
Things Fall Apart is a true collaboration between 50 Cent and director Mario Van Peebles,” revealed Miami International Film Festival Executive Director Jaie Laplante.
“50 Cent‘s physical transformation combined with Mario‘s vision for the film kept the story fresh, gritty and powerful. Fans in Miami will have a unique opportunity to see the film well before the rest of the world does,” he said.
The film, starring Ray Liotta and Lynn Whitfield, will premiere on 5 March.
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.
