Lulu Wang’s The Farewell is a film about the experiences of Asian Americans. However, it is also a universal story as it can and does happen in other ethnic groups living in the USA or any other part of the world. The director displayed the peculiarities of life of an Asian family, but these specifics only show that any family often deals with similar issues. Wang states that she did not intend to make a film about diversity for the sake of diversity. She wanted to show people’s experiences, emotions, and thoughts. The director’s attitude towards the genre of her work is rather remarkable as she draws parallels between her film and life itself. Both are complex because of the variety of facets that make the movie and people’s lives complicated, terrifying, and joyful at the same time.
The film “Bombay Talkies” is regarded as a tribute to the history of Indian cinematography. At the same time, it is an exploration of new forms as the format of a series of short films provides filmmakers with numerous opportunities. Short stories are united by one theme, but they may speak to different groups of viewers and examine several aspects of a human being. The guiding theme of the film, in my opinion, is people’s personal liberty and the ability to find the balance between duty and freedom. My favorite story is about siblings who have some dreams. The boy has a very specific dream, and he, eventually, finds the balance and manages to become free remaining a part of the loving family. This short film is one of the potential formats of the future of Bollywood movies that can be with no singing sequences. The filmmakers present a way to incorporate music and dance into the film.