Friday, September 11, 2009

ARR does Passage for Shekhar Kapur



After ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’, AR Rahman has teamed up with the noted filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. Our Music Maestro has thrown in his musical magic on ‘Passage’, the first short film directed by Shekhar Kapur. The film is produced by Swarovski Entertainment and is shot entirely in Argentina.
It is said that in this one, Rahman’s tuneful compositions have blended fabulously with the director’s visuals. ‘Passage’ is based on three women and the story carries enhancing visuals and sounds, which portrays an emotional passage through despair and loss to reconciliation. The film stars Julia stiles, Lily Cole and Haley Bennett. Indian singer has also lent her voice for a track in this film.
‘Passage’ was first screened in ‘Sankalpa’ - an installation by Shekhar Kapur and David Adjaye that is on display until summer 2010 in Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Austria. Recently a grand screen on the film was held on the island of La Giudecca.
Well, with ‘Passage’, here’s is another impressive jewel added to Rahman’s career crown.


Courtesy: indiaglitz.com

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