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Gulf Weekly
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
An emotional masterpiece
Shelter, said to be the Gulf region's first Malayalam language movie anthology, premiered at EPIX Cinemas in Dana Mall this month, and will now be screened at Bahrain Media City, as well as in Qatar and the UAE, writes Melissa Nazareth. The production comprising four films - Stalemate, The Lost Lamb, Locked and Faces in Phases - runs for two hours and 40 minutes and has English subtitles. It was shot at various locations in Bahrain with part of the post-production done in India. The project, produced by Edathody Films, has been brought alive by husband-wife duo Prakash Vadakara and Jaya Menon, along with two other directors, and a group of actors and creatives. 'I've been on stage since 1973, directing and acting in numerous stage plays but movies are a different ball game altogether,' former banker Jaya, who has been living with her husband Prakash, a former marketing manager, in Bahrain for more than 50 years, told GulfWeekly. 'There's a lot of technicality involved and the editing phase is crucial. I spent a great deal of time on background work with three months just for shot division, so it was challenging but we're very happy with how it has turned out,' she added. The Stalemate director, who also plays a lead character in the film, highlighted the level of talent in Bahrain, and commended all those who are part of the Shelter project. Talking of Faces in Phases, in particular, she noted the 'brilliant' performances by protagonists Kathu and Neethu. 'Acting in a movie is a lot more difficult when compared to stage acting because it's fragmental,' she explained. The Shelter anthology • Stalemate: directed by Jaya Menon • The Lost Lamb: directed by Sourav Rakesh • Locked: directed by Prashobh Menon • Faces in Phases: directed by Prakash Vadakara
Gulf Insider
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
Shelter Set For Release Today As GCC's First Anthology Film
Shelter, the GCC's first-ever anthology film, is set to release in cinemas across Bahrain today, marking a significant step for regional independent cinema. The four-part Malayalam-language anthology will screen at Epix Cinemas, Dana Mall, bringing together a cross-cultural cast and crew in what organisers describe as a 'landmark collaboration.' The project features four short films, each directed by a different filmmaker, and supported by a team of over 100 artists and technicians. Cultural diversity For the first time, actors from Kerala, Bahrain, and Rajasthan share the screen in a Malayalam production, in an effort to promote cultural diversity and storytelling that crosses traditional boundaries. Project directors Jaya Menon and Prakash Vatakara said the anthology reflects a unified vision to create cinema that resonates across cultures and backgrounds. 'We wanted to create cinema that speaks from the heart, that connects people regardless of where they come from,' they said. The film's creators have underlined that Shelter is not just a creative milestone, but also an effort to amplify lesser-heard voices in regional cinema. Human experiences With a focus on emotionally charged narratives, the anthology aims to highlight shared human experiences that extend beyond geographical borders. In the lead-up to its release, the production team has called for strong media support to help promote the project to a wider audience. They stressed that public engagement would be vital to ensuring the success of this independent venture, which they hope will pave the way for more collaborative filmmaking efforts in the region. Shelter opens at Epix Cinemas, Dana Mall, today. Also read: Woman Dies After Clinging To Moving Car During BD1 Fare Disagreement
Daily Tribune
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Shelter set for release today as GCC's first anthology film
Shelter, the GCC's first-ever anthology film, is set to release in cinemas across Bahrain today, marking a significant step for regional independent cinema. The four-part Malayalam-language anthology will screen at Epix Cinemas, Dana Mall, bringing together a cross-cultural cast and crew in what organisers describe as a 'landmark collaboration.' The project features four short films, each directed by a different filmmaker, and supported by a team of over 100 artists and technicians. Cultural diversity For the first time, actors from Kerala, Bahrain, and Rajasthan share the screen in a Malayalam production, in an effort to promote cultural diversity and storytelling that crosses traditional boundaries. Project directors Jaya Menon and Prakash Vatakara said the anthology reflects a unified vision to create cinema that resonates across cultures and backgrounds. 'We wanted to create cinema that speaks from the heart, that connects people regardless of where they come from,' they said. The film's creators have underlined that Shelter is not just a creative milestone, but also an effort to amplify lesser-heard voices in regional cinema. Human experiences With a focus on emotionally charged narratives, the anthology aims to highlight shared human experiences that extend beyond geographical borders. In the lead-up to its release, the production team has called for strong media support to help promote the project to a wider audience. They stressed that public engagement would be vital to ensuring the success of this independent venture, which they hope will pave the way for more collaborative filmmaking efforts in the region. Shelter opens at Epix Cinemas, Dana Mall, today.
