Shot in 1988, the documentary is a half an hour journey through the great man's life and his multifaceted characters. Produced and directed by Biju Nettara, a graduate from southern film institute and one of N.N.pillai's great disciples. He and his family has been close to us and were frequent visitors to " Dionysia " since then. Like vehicles getting charged up in fuel stations, his visits would have rejuvenated and strengthened him under the great man's persona.
To us (children) he is Biju uncle, who would be seen only with a camera in his hand. His cameras has picked up most of the lighter moments in our family. The courage and expertise he has shown to contain the larger than life figure into a 30 minute documentary is truly appreciable.
SCENE 1 - Take 1 - start - action - camera
The documentary starts with a union of his own characters greeting him by the seashore....
The documentary also covers interviews of him being taken by prominent personalities like Padmasree thikkurissi sukumaran nair, Padmasree Kudamaloor Karunakaran nair, Prof. K.P. Sarath chandran, Adv. kumarakom sankunni menon and k.K . Chandran ......followed by Play rehearsals and lighter moments with family members....
A well narrated documentary by Biju Nettara which ensured a fine "Extract" of this "Expert".
Quoting below the people in front and behind this superb production.
Production : Vishnumaya creations
Screenplay , Directions : Biju Nettara
Camera : Sunny Joseph
Editing : P. Raman Nair
Background music : Mohan sithara
Drama Songs music : A. J. Joseph
Sound Recording : T. Krishnanunny
Sketches : E. S. Varghese
Script English Translation : Thampi kakkanadan, Bhavanad Ajat
Where to find this documentary?
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