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Amal

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 5:00 PM
N.Y. Premiere—Canada/India 101 minutes 
In Hindi and English with subtitles.
Written and directed by Richie Mehta.



With Rupinder Nagra, Koel Purie, Naseeruddin Shah, Roshan Seth and Seema Biswas.


Richie Mehta’s debut, filmed in New Delhi, is named for its hero, Amal, who is content with the small but vital role he serves as a humble auto-rickshaw driver. This sweet and gentle film gives new meaning to the phrase, “sometimes the poorest of men are the richest.” Produced by David Miller and Steven Bray. Director of Photography: Mitchell Ness,
C.S.C.Courtesy of Seville Pictures.