The Imperfect Beauty of Indie Cinema Arundhati Roy's recent discussion at the London Indian Film Festival about her 1989 film "In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones" offers a fascinating glimpse into the handmade aesthetic of independent filmmaking.
At a time when AI generated content is increasingly being touted as the future of cinema, Roy's comments on the value of imperfection in storytelling are more relevant than ever.
One striking aspect of Roy's remarks was her observation about the Beatles' lack of response to her and director Pradip Krishen's request to use their music in the film.