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Deepa Mehta, OC OOnt ([diːpa ˈmeːɦta]; born 15 September 1950) is an Indian-born Canadian film director and screenwriter, best known for her Elements Trilogy, Fire (1996), Earth (1998), and Water (2005).
Deepa Mehta is a transnational artist and a screenwriter, director, and producer whose work has been called "courageous", "provocative" and "breathtaking". Her visually lush and emotionally resonating films have played at every major international film festival; receiving numerous awards and accolades, and have been distributed around the world.
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- Director, Producer, Writer
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Deepa Mehta
Sep 13, 2017 · Deepa Mehta takes us inside Water for a masterclass in filmmaking — touching on everything from controversy to colour palettes to the importance of wearing c...
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- CBC Arts
Engendered, in collaboration with the Embassy of The Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Embassy of Belgium in their ongoing roles as the EU Gender Champions, proudly present an I View World Salon - the New Delhi Premiere of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta’s acclaimed, poignant and layered documentary I Am Sirat that opened at TIFF 2023 ...
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Sep 14, 1999 · Canadian-Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta talks about her film "Earth", the second in her trilogy of films set in India, and its themes of nationalism, politics and elements. She also discusses her previous film "Fire", her next film "Water", and her approach to filmmaking.
- Indiewire
Sep 10, 2020 · Indo-Canadian director Deepa Mehta shares her memories and insights on her long and diverse career at the Toronto International Film Festival. From her debut "Sam and Me" to her latest project "Funny Boy", she reflects on her challenges, achievements and contributions as a filmmaker and a mentor.
Sep 14, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Deepa Mehta, who directed acclaimed films like Fire, Earth and Water that explored women's rights and social issues in India. Discover how she overcame obstacles, faced controversies and achieved global recognition in the film industry.
