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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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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.
- January 1, 1950
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
Jan 8, 2012 · Deepa Mehta has received international acclaim for her moving and provocative films, which often explore issues of human rights and social injustice. She is perhaps best known for her epic “Elements trilogy” — Fire (1996), Earth (1998) and Water (2005).
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