''Dilli'' is a multiple-award-winning documentary film that explores issues of urbanization, development and space through the narratives of people living in Delhi, capital to the world's largest democracy.
''Dilli'' is directed by Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas of Black Ticket Films and executive produced by Robin Raina. The film brings out a stark comparison of the rampant progress and development of the megalopolis vis-à-vis thousands who are left homeless while the whole city is modernized and revamped. The film was premiered at the
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The film is being used by non-governmental institutions, advocacy groups as well as educational institutions across Asia, Europe and North America to engage with larger audiences about issues of development and urbanization.
Awards
''Dilli'' was declared the 1st-place winner in the Short Documentary section at the Los Angeles Movie Awards. The film also won the Best Cinematography award in the short documentary section. The film got mention at the 2011 Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival. ''Dilli'' found honorable mention in Los Angeles Art House Film Festival 2011. ''Dilli'' also won the Best Documentary Award at the 2012 Norwich Film Festival.
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2011 films
2010s Hindi-language films
2010s Indian films
Documentary films about poverty
2011 short documentary films
Films set in Delhi
Films shot in Delhi
Documentary films about cities
Indian short documentary films
Films about poverty in India
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