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In the Name of Buddha
| In the Name of Buddha | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rajesh Touchriver |
| Produced by | K. Shanmughathas Sai George |
| Written by | Rajesh Touchriver |
| Screenplay by | Rajesh Touchriver |
| Story by | Sai George |
| Starring | Shiju, Sonia, Sunil Kudavattoor, Jyothilal |
| Music by | C Rajamani |
| Cinematography | Jain Joseph Raja Ratnam |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
Running time | 137 mnts |
| Country | United Kingdom Sri Lanka |
In the Name of Buddha is a 2002 satirical drama film directed by Rajesh Touchriver and produced by K. Shanmughathas and Sai George. The film tells the true story of a Sri Lankan Tamil doctor Siva.[1][2]
After its world premiere at the Oslo International Film Festival, the film proved controversial and garnered critical acclaim for its subject matter.[3] It also won the Best Foreign Film at the Beverly Hills Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival
Critical reception[edit]
- "A Fine Balance" – India Today. "A Courageous Treatise" – Empire. "Terrific" – Film Review UK[citation needed]
"Very worthy" – BBCi Films. "Brave film" – The Guardian[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ "An Indian in the eye of a storm | undefined News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "'Those who banned the film have not seen it!'".
- ↑ Luke Harding (9 May 2003). "Trouble in paradise | Film". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
External links[edit]
- "Welcome to Saiann Film". Saiannfilm.com. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- In the Name of Buddha on IMDb
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