‘September 5’ to Open India’s Red Lorry Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran BookMyShow India’s Red Lorry Film Festival has landed a prestigious opening night selection with “September 5,” the Oscar-nominated drama that recreates ABC’s live coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack.
The announcement comes as the festival, now in its second year, expands to include screenings in both Mumbai and Hyderabad from March 21-23.
Directed by Tim Fehlbaum and distributed by Paramount Pictures, “September 5” immerses viewers in the claustrophobic confines of ABC Sports’ broadcasting station during the infamous hostage crisis, where journalists found themselves just hundreds of feet from the unfolding tragedy.
The film, which earned an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay, has drawn critical praise for its authentic recreation of the event, seamlessly blending archival footage with dramatic recreations.
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