Episode 56: In this episode, a look at Ivan Ayr’s debut film Soni. During its debut at Venice International Film Festival, Soni received praise from critics and audiences alike for telling a compelling story about two Indian female police officers, who are trying to maintain a balance between their personal and professional lives. The film has been available to see on Netflix since Jan 2019.
In this conversation, Ivan tells us what led him to filmmaking, influences and approaches, and his desire to understand a “dark reality” about contemporary Indian society.
Music: As I Dream by Moments