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Martin Scorsese embraces digital shooting technique
MUMBAI: Martin Scorsese has decided to abandon film and shoot his forthcoming films digitally, according to his long-time editor Thelma Schoonmaker.
Scorsese, who won an Oscar this year for his first 3D film Hugo, has lost the battle with traditional ways of filming motion pictures,says a report.
“It would appear that we‘ve lost the battle. I think Marty just feels it‘s unfortunately over, and there‘s been no bigger champion of film than him. It‘s a very bittersweet thing to be watching films with him now that are on film.
We‘re cherishing every moment of it. The number of prints that are now being made for release has just gone down, and it would appear that the theatres have converted so quickly to digital,” the report said.
Scorsese will begin his digital revolution by shooting his next project The Wolf of Wall Street that stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jean Dujardin and Jonah Hill in 2D. The film is expected to roll in mid-August.
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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.
