CML, the newest importer to bring down international movies
View(s):Carnival Movies Lanka (CML), the country’s newest movie importer aims to provide Sri Lankan movie goers an opportunity to experience a wide array of Hollywood and Bollywood movies here.
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Vaishalee
It began its journey with ‘Death Wish’ as the first movie to be imported under its flag, CML imported the Bollywood drama ‘Hichki’, a production from ‘Yash Raj films’ now being screened in theatres. Hichki is an adaptation of the Hollywood film ‘Front of the Class’, which was based on the book of the same name. It’s the story of a teacher with Tourette syndrome and Rani Mukerji plays the lead role.
“As cinema enthusiasts, our collective aim is to present a mixed genre of films from around the globe that will enhance the appreciation for cinema of the Sri Lankan movie goer, while luring them back to theatres to enjoy the authentic cinema experience,” says Sandya Salgado, CML Directress.
“India is the largest producer of movies in the world and we are happy to share some of the blockbusters and independent movies from Hollywood and Bollywood with Sri Lankan film goers,” said Vaishali Sarwankar, another Directress of CML. She also thanked Yash Raj films for giving an opportunity to screen ‘Hichki’ in Sri Lanka to coincide with its global launch.
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Sandya
CML hopes to share a mixed array of titles with all the local exhibitors and digital platforms in Sri Lanka. Its promoter Dr. Shrikant Bhasi, Chairman, Carnival Group believes in growing its movie distribution footprint beyond borders, a judicious blend of Bollywood, Hollywood and regional movies.
The local partner of CML is Film Island Pvt Ltd., a film production company committed to enhancing the local cinema production industry by marketing Sri Lanka as a potential ‘film set’ for the world cinema. Film Island is backed by award winning cinema personalities and Sri Lankan business strategists.