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Mississippi Masala

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Original title

Mississippi Masala

Year

1991

Running time

117 min.

Country

United States

Director

Mira Nair

Screenwriter

Sooni Taraporevala

Cast

Music

L. Subramaniam

Cinematography

Edward Lachman

Producer

Co-production United States-United Kingdom;

Black River Productions, Film Four Internantional, Odyssey Distributors Ltd, Cinecom Pictures, Mirabai Films. Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company, SCS Films

Genre

Drama. Romance | Melodrama. Racism. 1970s

Synopsis

Demetrius is a stalwart, self-made man and owner of a carpet-cleaning business. A chance traffic accident introduces him to Mina, a beautiful young Indian woman whose family fled Uganda under the rule of Idi Amin. As Demetrius and Mina begin their secret love affair, each is swept into the other's exotic world, soon finding themselves at the center of controversy and scandal. Mina's parents, Jay and his wife Kinnu, are outraged by the relationship and concerned about their daughter's disregard for the values and traditions of their culture. Demetrius, it seems, fares no better. The Indian community is outraged, his business suffers, the bank wants to repossess his carpet cleaning van and friends whisper that he has crossed the color line. However Demetrius stands steadfast in his belief that a shade of color is all which separates him and Mina.

Awards: 1991: Venice Film Festival: Best Screenplay

1992: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Film

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Mississippi Masala

1991

Mira Nair

5.8

(412)