Sriram Raghavan x Varun Grover | Coming of Age Films

TL;DR

A filmmaker and film buff discusses his love for coming of age films and shares his favorite movies in the genre.

Transcript

hello I'm vun Grover and today we have with us Mr apart from being a filmmaker he's a film buff which ideally all of us should be like all of the filmmakers are but he a film buff who likes to FL it yes and a lot of people actually can make a good list of films to watch just by you know going through a series of the film t-shirts so today we have m... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤕 The filmmaker believes that coming of age films have a lasting impact and don't age with time.
• 🎥 He mentioned lesser-known films like "The Last Picture Show" and "Summer 42" as examples of coming of age movies.
• 😑 The filmmaker expressed his surprise at Vikramaditya Motwane's debut film, "Udaan," and praised it for its impactful storytelling.
• 🎥 He also discussed Indian films in other languages, including "Miram Joker" and "Kabab Mein Haddi," as examples of coming of age movies.
• 🤕 The filmmaker mentioned the scarcity of crime thriller coming of age films, but highlighted "Brick" and "Brighton Rock" as potential examples.
• 🎥 He appreciated the film "Boyhood" for its unique approach of filming over a span of 10 years.

Questions & Answers

Q: What does the filmmaker think about coming of age films?

The filmmaker loves coming of age films and believes that they are important for everyone to watch.

Q: Why did the filmmaker recently wear a t-shirt representing the film "All India Rank Cut"?

The filmmaker was involved in the production of "All India Rank Cut" and wanted to show his support for the film.

Q: What are some of the filmmaker's favorite coming of age films?

Some of his favorites include "Dead Poets Society" and "I with Theon."

Q: How did the filmmaker's own experiences with stammering shape his appreciation for coming of age films?

The filmmaker shared that he used to stammer a lot and had a difficult time in school. He found solace in a teacher who would ask him questions and helped him overcome his stammering, which relates to the theme of "Dead Poets Society."

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The filmmaker is a fan of coming of age films and believes that everyone should appreciate them.

• He shares that he recently wore a t-shirt representing the film "All India Rank Cut" because he was involved in its production.

• Some of his favorite coming of age films include "Dead Poets Society" and "I with Theon."