Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s Maiden Production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ To Premiere At Sundance Film Festival
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s debut production venture ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is set to premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Bollywood stars Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who tied the knot in October 2022, are powerhouses of talents known for their impeccable acting chops. The celebrity couple turned producers with the launch of their production house called Pushing Buttons Studios in 2021. They also announced their first production venture ‘Girls Will Be Girls’. In the latest entertainment news, ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ has been selected to premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. As per Pinkvilla, the film will be screened under the World Dramatic Feature category at the event.
The movie, directed by Shuchi Talati, is one of the exclusive 16 films chosen to participate in the competition section of the festival.
According to the makers of the film, ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is set in a boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town in northern India.
“It follows the journey of Mira, a 16-year-old girl whose rebellious awakening is intertwined with her mother’s unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences,” read the plotline of the film.
As per The Indian Express, director Shuchi Talati said that she is delighted that her first feature has been selected at Sundance, the Mecca of Cinema.
“It is heartening to see a film shot and conceptualised in India make it to this mammoth international festival. At the heart of this coming of age drama is a love story between a mother and a daughter, and even though it is very rooted in Indian ethos, I am glad it resonates with people across many continents,” the filmmaker said in a statement.
Richa Chadha said that she and Ali Fazal embarked on the journey of producing films with a vision to tell unique stories.
She further said, “‘Girls Will Be Girls’ making it to Sundance validates our commitment to compelling storytelling. We couldn’t be more thrilled.”
“This journey has been about pushing boundaries and redefining narratives, and we are hopeful audiences worldwide will relate with the film. I am also elated the world will see Shuchi’s fresh voice and cinematic perspective and some excellent performances from our debutant actors,” she added.
Ali Fazal also spoke about the film getting selected for premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. He said, “Girls Will Be Girls is not just a film; it’s a celebration of storytelling, and we hope it leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. This project is a labour of love, and the recognition at Sundance is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team.”
The film features an impressive cast, including award-winning Malayalam actor Kani Kusruti, Jitin Gulati, and newcomers Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron.
The movie is an Indo-French official co-production, with collaboration from Pushing Buttons Studios, Blink Digital, Crawling Angel Films, and Dolce Vita Films.
