Bombay Calling

20061 h 10 min 14 secFilm: Documentary

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Direction: Ben AddelmanSamir Mallal

Production: Adam SymanskySally Bochner

Script: Ben AddelmanSamir Mallal

Kas Lalani's flight touches down in Bombay. His cell phone is ringing off the hook. The CEO of a small British outsourcing firm, he is working hard to cash in on the global gold rush of telemarketing jobs from the West. Bombay provides him with access to well-educated, English-speaking youths eager to get ahead and willing to sacrifice almost anything to do it.

For their efforts, they are paid more money than their parents ever dreamed of earning. And they spend it, frequenting a new brand of all-night discos that cater to their unusual office hours.

In Bombay Calling, filmmakers Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal dive into this bustling world of late nights, long hours and hard partying. The result is a compelling insider's look at youth culture in India, and a growing number of young people who choose to follow the American dream...Indian style.

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Subject categories


  • Technology > Computer Technology, Internet and ElectronicsTechnology and Society
  • Developing Countries > Economic and Industrial DevelopmentIndia, Nepal and PakistanScience and TechnologyWorking LifeYouth
  • Work and Labour Relations > Working Conditions
  • Social Issues > Young Adults

Credits


writer
Ben Addelman
Samir Mallal
director
Ben Addelman
Samir Mallal
producer
Adam Symansky
editor
Hannele Halm
videography
Ben Addelman
Samir Mallal
additional cinematography
Shankar Raman
sound
Ben Addelman
Samir Mallal
original music
Ramachandra Borcar
sound editor
Leopoldo Gutierrez
production manager
Samir Mallal
location coordinator
Navin Survé
research
Farouq Mallal
executive producer
Sally Bochner

Awards


  • NFB Colin Low Award for Most Innovative Canadian DocumentaryDoxa - Documentary Film and Video Festival
  • Geneva Grand PrizeFestival Médias Nord-Sud
  • Grand Jury Prize - Best DocumentaryIndian Film Festival of Los Angeles
  • Bronze Plaque - Category: Humanities International Film and Video Festival