Summer Nights film: Sholay August 22, 2008

The IMA’s annual summer favorite returns. Grab your blanket and lawn chairs, pack a picnic and head to the IMA for movies under the stars.

Sholay (NR 1975)
Directed by Ramesh Sippy, starring Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan
Running Time: 162 mins.

A crown jewel of Bollywood cinema, Sholay is a "curry western" packed with martial-arts sequences, comedy, soap-opera melodrama, and musical numbers. When bandits murder an ex-cop’s family and amputate his arms, the victim seeks revenge. Romance, hope, and an unexpected emotional gravity ensue, replete with polished performances and stylish cinematography. Great for first-time Bollywood* filmgoers.
Preceded by the cartoon: Ballot Box Bunny

*What is Bollywood, you ask? It is a nickname for the extremely popular film industry in India.

Ticket sales begin and doors open at 6:00 pm for picnicking; films begin at dusk (except on July 11). Tickets available at the door only; members $3, public $8. Members must present current membership card to receive discount. Children six and under are admitted free. All films are subject to change.

Promotional support provided by Emmis Communications.

Official Website: http://www.imamuseum.org/calendar/sholay