Malli (film)

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Malli
Directed by Santosh Sivan
Produced by Santosh Sivan
Written by Santosh Sivan,
Ravi Deshpande
Starring P. Shwetha
Priya
Janagaraj
Parameshwaran
Music by Aslam Mustafa
Cinematography Santosh Sivan
Editing by A. Sreekar Prasad
Release date(s) 1998
Running time 90 mins
Language Tamil
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Malli (1998) is a Tamil feature film directed by Santosh Sivan. The film met with widespread critical acclaim upon release, and has been shown at many film festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York International Children's Film Festival.

[edit] Plot

The film revolves around the story of Malli (P. Shwetha), a poor girl who spends most of her time helping her family by collecting firewood, and playing games in a nearby forest with her deaf and mute best friend. Amongst her many dreams, her one main wish is to get herself a colourful dress to wear to a lively festival. However, during her quest she meets an old, local storyteller, who shares with her a story of a magical blue stone that can cure her best friend's muteness. With new horizons to pursue, she sets off to find this mysterious blue wishing stone.

[edit] Awards

The film has been nominated for the following awards since its release:

2001 Independent Spirit Awards (USA)

  • Nominated - Independent Spirit Award - Best Foreign Film - Malli - Santosh Sivan

2001 Political Film Society (USA)

2001 Satellite Awards (USA)

  • Nominated - Golden Satellite Award - Best Motion Picture (Foreign Language) - Malli - Santosh Sivan

1999 Chicago International Children's Film Festival (USA)

  • Nominated - Adult Jury Award - 2nd Place - Malli - Santosh Sivan

The film has won the following awards since its release:

1998 Cairo International Film Festival (Egypt)

2004 Los Angeles Indian Film Festival (USA)

  • Won - Audience Award - Best Feature Film - Malli - Santosh Sivan

1999 National Film Awards (India)

  • Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Child Artist - P. Shwetha
  • Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Film on Environment Preservation/Conservation - Malli - Santosh Sivan


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