Arundhati Roy's 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones' at Berlinale 2026 | Quick Digest

Arundhati Roy's 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones' at Berlinale 2026 | Quick Digest
Arundhati Roy's acclaimed 1989 telefilm, 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones,' is set for its global premiere at the Berlinale Classics section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026. The 4K restored version marks a significant return for the cult classic, showcasing Roy's debut as a screenwriter and actress.

Arundhati Roy's 1989 telefilm 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones' to premiere at Berlinale 2026.

The film, a cult classic, has undergone a 4K restoration by Film Heritage Foundation.

It features early roles by notable actors like Manoj Bajpayee and a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan.

Roy wrote the screenplay and also played a significant role in the film.

The screening takes place 37 years after its original television broadcast in 1989.

Berlinale Classics 2026 runs from February 12 to 22.

Arundhati Roy's cult classic telefilm, 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones,' originally aired in 1989, is set to have its international premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival's Berlinale Classics section in February 2026. The film, which marks Roy's debut as both a screenwriter and an actress, has undergone a meticulous 4K restoration process led by the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) in collaboration with the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) and the film's director, Pradip Krishen. This restoration effort recovered and repaired extensive damage to the original 16mm camera and sound negatives, ensuring the preservation of this significant piece of Indian cinematic history. The whimsical campus comedy, set in a Delhi architecture school in the mid-1970s, captures the unique student subculture and features early performances by now-renowned actors such as Manoj Bajpayee and a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan, who were then emerging from the Delhi theatre circuit. Directed by Pradip Krishen, the film quickly achieved cult status after its initial broadcast on Doordarshan and went on to win two National Awards, including one for Best Screenplay for Roy. The screening at Berlinale 2026, scheduled from February 12 to 22, marks a significant milestone, bringing this cherished Indian film to a global audience 37 years after its original telecast. The Berlinale Classics section aims to showcase ten restored films from nine countries, highlighting the festival's commitment to cinematic heritage and discovery.
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