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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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May 16, 2022 · Global. May 16, 2022 4:00pm PT. Pioneering Director Deepa Mehta Reflects on Her Immigrant Experience: ‘Where Did You Learn Such Good English? By Deepa Mehta. Array. Toronto-based filmmaker...
3 days ago · Deepa Mehta's latest film, about a trans woman, is bold and tender. Whether it is her elements trilogy or her last film, Funny Boy, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta is not scared of touching the untouchable. The more provocative her subject, the more compassionate her treatment.
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.
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Deepa Mehta is a transnational artist and a screenwriter, director, and producer whose work has been called \"courageous\", \"provocative\" and \"breathtaking\". She has made films in India and Canada, such as Fire, Earth, Water, Bollywood/Hollywood, and Midnight's Children, and has received many awards and honours.
Mar 19, 2016 · Twenty years later, looking back at what made Deepa Mehta’s Fire such a pathbreaking film and examining its relevance today. Written by Dipanita Nath. follow. Mumbai | March 20, 2016 00:00 IST. Follow Us. In 1996, a film exploring homosexual love was released without a single cut and garnered criticism and praise in equal measure.