~ Amazon Prime Video will be the exclusive home for Dev
Bhoomi, A Death in the Gunj and The Hungry post theatrical release ~
~ Amazon Prime offers unlimited free fast delivery on
India’s largest selection of products, early access to top deals and unlimited
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Amazon today
announced a long-term alliance with C International Sales, a subsidiary of
CinestaanFilm Company, that will make Amazon Prime Video India the exclusive
home for two of Toronto International Film Festival’s official selection of
Indian films titled, Dev Bhoomi (selected for TIFF 2016, Hof International Film
Festival), A Death in the Gunj (Directed by Konkona Sen Sharma, selected for
TIFF 2016 and Busan International Film Festival). In addition, Amazon Prime Video will exclusively
stream The Hungry, an international co-production between Cinestaan Film Company
and Film London.
Speaking on the occasion, Rohit Khattar, Chairman
Cinestaan Group said, “In our quest to champion Independent Indian films, we
have been trying to figure out various ways to effectively distribute films which
face the usual conundrum of high P&A and other costs. Amazon Prime Video has
presented a much needed option and we are delighted that they have seen such
merit in three of the titles that C International Sales represented and we are
thrilled that within 6 months, our superb team has made C International the ‘go
to’ sales agency for Indian filmmakers”
"At Amazon Prime Video India, our goal is to partner
with the top content creators in India and worldwide to build the largest
selection of latest and exclusive movies and TV shows for our customers.” said
Nitesh Kripalani, Director and Country Head, Amazon Prime Video India. “Our alliance
with Cinestaanis to build our selection of features from India’s evolving
independent filmmakers. This realistic
style of filmmaking from a new exciting breed of filmmakers, creates room for
experimentation in content as well as form. Death in The Gunj, The Hungry and Dev
Bhoomiare the firsttitles in our Indian offering in this exciting new genre -
independent cinema.”
Devi Bhoomiis directed by international award winning
director Goran Paskaljevic and narrates the story of Rahul who returns to his
old Himalayan village carrying a heavy secret. His arrival is not welcomed by
the locals and again he must face the isolated world of old prejudices in which
women have no right to choose their own destiny.
Directorial debut feature, written and directed by Konkona Sen Sharma, Death in
the Gunj is set in 1979 starts as an uneventful family holiday which takes a
dangerous twist when the guests play with the spirits.
Revenge thriller, The Hungry, a contemporary retelling of
Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus brings together filmmaking talent from Cinestaan
Film Company and Film London. The film
stars Naseeruddin Shah, Tisca Chopra, Neeraj Kabi, Suraj Sharma and Sayani
Gupta.
To watch these acclaimed films and other new release
Bollywood and Hollywood movies, US TV shows, kids’ programming and Amazon
Originals, please visit www.PrimeVideo.com or download the
Amazon Prime Video app today and sign-up for a 30-day fre e trial of Prime
membership.
Amazon Prime already offers unlimited free One-day and
Two-day delivery to over 100 cities on eligible items from India’s largest
selection of products, 30 minutes early access for members on top deals and
more benefits for an unparalleled shopping experience. Customers who are not
already Prime members can learn more about the program at www.amazon.in/prime
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About C International Sales
C International Sales is a UK based global company
specialising in the sales and distribution of extraordinary films with an
Indian connect. Overseen by sales veteran Marina Fuentes, C International Sales
champions both Indian and International films seeking global audiences. With
offices in Mumbai, New Delhi and London, the sales team have many man years of
experience premiering and launching films at all the major festivals and
markets, executing successful award campaigns, brokering multi territory
theatrical, TV, satellite and digital deals in order to achieve the very best
price and profile to enable each film to shine. C International Sales (CIS)
have the capacity to board a project in its infancy and ensure the film is monetized
at each stage of the film’s life.
About Cinestaan Film Company
Cinestaan Film Company
(CFC), is a boutique Film Studio committed to championing stories that resonate
with both Indian and global audiences. By building a formidable international
brand for Indian filmmakers, CFC strives to nurture and continue India’s rich
cinematic legacy, supporting both national and international cinemas. Its next
production is the Saif Ali Khan starrer "Kaalakaandi" written and directed
by ‘Delhi Belly’ writer Akshat Verma. A 50-50 Co-production with IFC and a
50-50 Co-production with Film London, ‘The Hungry’, shall follow next.
Cinestaan Film Company has
recently announced a joint venture with AA films (India’s leading Distributor)
to create an overseas film distribution company Cinestaan AA Distributors, with
Rohit Khattar as Chairman and Anil Thadani as MD & CEO.
