Ananth Mahadevan’s Nana Patekar starrer ‘The Confession of Mary’ to be screened at TIFF on November 9
Ananth Mahadevan’s Nana Patekar starrer ‘The Confession of Mary’ to be screened at TIFF on November 9
The suspense thriller, produced by NH Studioz, to be showcased before international buyers and industry professionals in Toronto
Director Ananth Mahadevan’s next, a thriller titled ‘The Confession of Mary’ is set to be screened with a market screening before the international film fraternity at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on November 9 at 7:30 PM.
Directed by Ananth Mahadevan and produced by NH Studioz, The Confession of Mary brings together a formidable ensemble cast led by Nana Patekar, Adil Hussain, Ashish Vidyarthi, Gautam Rode, Pankhuri Awasthi and Joy Sengupta among others. The film, rooted in a true-life incident, combines suspense, crime and moral dilemmas to create a gripping thriller.
The story draws from a real incident in Kerala in 1966, widely known as the Madatharuvi case, where a Catholic priest, Father Benedict Onamkulam, was arrested and tried in connection with the murder of a widow named Mariyakutty.
He maintained that he knew certain facts about the case only through the seal of confession and could not disclose them. A sessions court sentenced him to death, after which the Kerala High Court acquitted him in 1967.
“The Confession of Mary is not merely a thriller, it is a film about the choices people make when truth comes with a price. We have tried to tell this extraordinary true-life story with restraint, keeping the suspense intact while allowing the moral questions to stay with the audience,” said director Ananth Mahadevan.
The TIFF market screening is expected to provide the film with an important platform to connect with international distributors, sales agents and other industry professionals. TIFF has long served as a major meeting point for the global film industry, with its market activities providing a platform for films seeking international opportunities.
“The strength of The Confession of Mary lies in its subject and the universal appeal that the film has. It will resonate with the audience across the globe and we are excited to present the film to the international market at TIFF,” said Shreyans Hirawat, NH Studioz.
TIFF will take place from 10th to 20th September this year.
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