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Screen Off Script sits down with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for an exclusive conversation about RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND, an ambitious cinematic adaptation of one of the world's most influential epics.
Traditionally attributed to the poet Valmiki, the Ramayana has influenced generations of storytelling, culture and literature across South and Southeast Asia for more than two millennia.
In this interview, we discuss the vision behind bringing the ancient epic to a global audience, the responsibility of adapting such an iconic story, the extraordinary scale of the production and the importance of balancing spectacular filmmaking with the humanity at the heart of the original story.
The project brings together Academy Award-winning visual effects artists behind films including Dune and Tenet, alongside an unprecedented musical collaboration between Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Producer Namit Malhotra describes the Ramayana as the OG of epic storytelling, while director Nitesh Tiwari leads the cinematic vision behind this ambitious adaptation.
Featuring:
Nitesh Tiwari – Director

Namit Malhotra – Producer

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Screen Off Script sits down with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash for an exclusive interview about RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND, the ambitious cinematic adaptation of one of the world's most influential epics.
The film brings the legendary story of the Ramayana to life, following Rama (Ranbir Kapoor), Sita (Sai Pallavi) and Ravana (Yash) in an epic tale of duty, sacrifice, love, vengeance and destiny.
Traditionally attributed to the poet Valmiki, the Ramayana has shaped culture, literature, ethics and storytelling across South and Southeast Asia for more than two millennia. Now, the filmmakers are bringing this extraordinary story to audiences around the world through an ambitious cinematic production.
The project brings together Academy Award-winning visual effects artists behind films including Dune and Tenet, alongside an historic musical collaboration between two acclaimed composers, Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
In this conversation, we speak with the film's leading stars about taking on some of the most iconic characters in storytelling history and helping bring this legendary epic to a new generation of audiences.
Featuring:
Ranbir Kapoor as Rama

Sai Pallavi as Sita

Yash as Ravana

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Actress Diane Kruger joins us at the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, where she receives the prestigious Evolution ICON Award, for a conversation about her career, memorable film roles and the projects that have defined her journey.
Kruger looks back on playing Helen of Troy in Wolfgang Petersen's Troy, the 2004 historical epic that introduced her to a huge international audience. With Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey bringing renewed attention to Greek mythology and epic filmmaking, we discuss the lasting legacy of Troy and how the experience shaped her career.
We also talk about her much-loved role as Dr. Abigail Chase in National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets. With National Treasure 3 currently in development, we ask whether she would be interested in returning for another adventure alongside Nicolas Cage.
From Troy and National Treasure to Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds and her award-winning performance in In the Fade, Diane reflects on an impressive career spanning international cinema.
An engaging conversation with the Evolution ICON Award recipient about her career, Hollywood, and the films audiences continue to love.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Edward Berger joins us at the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival for an exclusive conversation about his career, upcoming projects and ambitions for the future of cinema.
The director of All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave discusses reuniting with Brad Pitt for World War Z 2 and what excites him about stepping into the world of a major Hollywood franchise.
Berger also addresses the speculation surrounding his name and James Bond. Having previously expressed his interest in directing 007, would he still be interested if the right opportunity came along?
We also talk about The Riders, his upcoming collaboration with Brad Pitt, and Fatherland, directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, which Berger produced. He reflects on working with Sandra Hüller, his experience as a producer and the importance of maintaining an independent filmmaking mentality while taking on large-scale commercial projects.
A fascinating conversation with one of today's most acclaimed directors about blockbuster filmmaking, creative freedom, James Bond, World War Z and what comes next.

We spoke with Sandra Lipski, founder and director of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, for a conversation about the festival's origins, its remarkable growth over the past 15 years and its impact on the local filmmaking community in Mallorca.
Sandra explains what inspired her to create the festival, how it has evolved into an international platform for cinema and why supporting local filmmakers and creative talent remains such an important part of its mission.
We also explore what it means to welcome internationally acclaimed filmmakers and stars such as Edward Berger and Diane Kruger to Mallorca, and how their involvement helps shine an international spotlight on the festival and the island's film community.
Looking ahead, Sandra shares her hopes and ambitions for the next chapter of Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.
A conversation about independent cinema, building creative communities, international recognition and the future of filmmaking in Mallorca.