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Overview
Showmen riding cinema lorries have brought the wonder of the movies to faraway villages in India once every year. Seven decades on, as their cinema projectors crumble and film reels become scarce, their patrons are lured by slick digital technology. A benevolent showman, a shrewd exhibitor and a maverick projector mechanic bear a beautiful burden - to keep the last traveling cinemas of the world running. A critically acclaimed, poignant documentary that celebrates India’s travelling picture shows and laments their demise, filled with exquisite visuals and marvellous eccentrics.
A closer look
The Cinema Travellers (2016) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Amit Madheshiya, Shirley Abraham. Runtime: 96 minutes.
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The Cinema Travellers FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Cinema Travellers?
The Cinema Travellers is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Cinema Travellers?
Our source metadata lists 15 May 2016. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Cinema Travellers?
The listed directors are Amit Madheshiya, Shirley Abraham.
How long is The Cinema Travellers?
The recorded runtime is 96 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Cinema Travellers?
The source lists these genres: Documentary.
What is The Cinema Travellers about?
Showmen riding cinema lorries have brought the wonder of the movies to faraway villages in India once every year. Seven decades on, as their cinema projectors crumble and film reels become scarce, their patrons are lured by slick digital technology. A benevolent showman, a shrewd exhibitor and a maverick projector mechanic bear a beautiful burden - to keep the last traveling cinemas of the world running. A critically acclaimed, poignant documentary that celebrates India’s travelling picture shows and laments their demise, filled with exquisite visuals and marvellous eccentrics.
