Mani Ratnam to get excellence award at MAMI. Distinguished Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam and acclaimed Italian director Luca Guadagnino are set to be honored with the prestigious Excellence in Cinema Award at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, taking place from October 27 to November 5. The award will be conferred upon these two cinematic luminaries during the festival's opening night ceremony on Friday, October 27, 2023. Both directors will be present at the festival to accept this esteemed recognition and will also conduct masterclasses, sharing their insights with fellow filmmakers and enthusiasts.
Mani Ratnam will be the recipient of the Excellence in Cinema Award for South Asia. The festival will feature screenings of his recent work, 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part One and Two,' as well as Luca Guadagnino's acclaimed film, 'I am Love,' which earned a Golden Globe nomination.
The MAMI Excellence in Cinema award serves as a tribute to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the world of cinema. Past recipients of this honor include renowned figures like Darren Aronofsky, Sharmila Tagore, Fernando Meirelles, and Chen Kaige.
One of the standout features of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival this year will be the masterclasses led by these two cinematic maestros. Their work has left an indelible mark, not only in India but also worldwide, making them an enduring source of inspiration for both established and aspiring filmmakers.