Reviews by
Viewers
(
We all
FEEL but a few only could express what they FEEL )
“Art
had to be spiritual. ‘True beauty’ consists in purity of heart. True art is thus
an expression of the Soul.
All
true art must help the Soul to realize its inner self. True art takes note not
merely of form but also of what lies beyond.
True
art must be evidence of the happiness, contentment and purity of its author.”
MAHATMA
GANDHI
I finally had the opportunity to attend the screening of your movie, "My Karma”, at the Brenden Theater in Las Vegas at the NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL here. I found it enlightening. Allow me to explain myself: Many different emotions gathered within me while watching the film.
I felt ashamed of myself for not contributing more love, time and patience to my own children.
And, upon the completion of the film, could not run fast enough to see them. The other mini films were too abstract for me to want to understand and they left me disturbed in a negative, unsettled and frantic way.
I was very touched also, when reading the pamphlet, which was given out during the film. Your life story and the way you express your
thoughts are "Angelic." Often, I find myself wanting to offer unconditional love to people I care for but find it scary?! Knowing, at the same
time that there is nothing bad with offering good. Life, I think has made me a little hard. I will search for tenderness and patience. Thank
you for allowing me to attend your wonderful and touching creation. Good luck in your future career endeavors and I send your way positive
and enriching feelings.
Nora R
Las Vegas Nevada
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"I truly
enjoyed My "Karma”. What a powerful message...too bad about American films
sharing that powerful message... I mean
that I wish that there were more American films made with the message that
you had... It seems that most of the American films were obsessed with sex
and violence ...no substance.... I wish you the best....
Parris
Lane
A
Talent Agency from Hollywood
"Your movie touches the
soul.
May your work continue to help
other realize that we are all one and that we must continue to serve each
other. God Bless You!
Fran
Rosin
At the Branden Theater
"Very good film. Insightful
and creative.
Thank you so much for the film.
So much to be said in so short a film - and well said. Thank you!
Anne
Lockett
At the World Premiere Screening
"Beautiful & Powerful.
I wish more people could see it. Thank you for the opportunity to witness THIS film.
Carie
Laughead
At the Registration Desk of
‘My Karma’ at the Festival
Human Alive, Human Dead… have you
been a human being yet?
"Dear Korak, Thank you for
inviting me to see "My Karma". It's a very important film.
To show compassion truly
inspires.
And you did it
well.
Forever Peace and Light.
Lara
From the first Public Screening
"Very good concept - true
to life.
I am excited to see the movie
in its entirety.
There is appeal to all ages, races
& nationalities."
Author
unknown
At the International Film
Festival at Las Vegas
"The questions that were
asked by the main actor were very good.
Overall, the film had a good
feeling. The songs were really powerful."
An older lady in the audience.
"Your
film was a reality check of what life is like on 2 completely different perspectives.
I
did not watch the movie through the lens of a movie
critic,
but
I would say that the movie reminded me of the many feelings I have felt growing
up in a western world.
The
words going through the main characters mind as he was walking the streets
reminded me of the very thoughts that streamed through my mind when I visited
India ...no one
answered my questions as they thought I was just being a
'brat'.
I
believe your movie will have a big appeal internationally. My sense is we all
deal with issues of 'privilege' at sometime in our life…
...if
not, this movie will help to remind people that we are all
human.
I
look forward to seeing the extended version of the movie in the
future;
I
will encourage my colleagues, friends, and family to attend any screening or
showing of the movie.
Good
luck in all your endeavors, and thank you for taking the time to make the
movie."
Rimi Marawah
By email after witnessing the International premiere show of “My Karma”
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A
conversation by Internet with an Audience member: Mark
says: "I
was moved by ‘My Karma’, so was my wife. At the end when the father
became human after helping you (the dying destitute) and looked proud
while running his fingers through his hair his pride moved me because
he did a very good deed, my eyes teared up with joy seeing him proud.
The part that moved me most was right before he walked down the
clay colored lane surrounded by trees, seeing that look of pride that
he found meaning in his life by helping and not just greed. The village
scenes (in Kalighat) were disturbingly enlightening. We in the States
don't see images like that that's why I think it can be successful at
the film festival because of the raw feelings you get watching what
it is like in the "real world". America has a frosted, sugar coated
topping all over it. That’s how people view their worlds. Your film
will be viewed and looked at as sort of hard core. It’s a very good
message that you offer in your film." Korak says: "What’s hard-core? Mark
says:
"No frosted, sugar coated topping. Not offensive, but eye opening.
When the father kept saying that he had to get out because he couldn’t stand "this place”, I felt
like I was there. Felt the eyes of the villagers on me." Korak says: "Did you feel
yourself with the character sometimes? Mark
says:
"I live a comfortable life Korak, but I live well beneath my means.
I don't take my freedom for granted, nor my good health, so I identified
more with the father wanting to help the destitute man. I think the
"I want to get out of this place" section is perfect timing in the film.
That to me is almost like a climax because he is so confused and that
confusion snaps him out of his materialistic and selfish thinking Korak says: "Do you also
think so. It was difficult many times in the film to put things in the
right place and not mess up or offend viewer's Soul. Mark
says: "Father
missing the birthday and in a meeting set the scene perfectly. It
comes off real "American" at the beginning. Everybody will identify
with that situation. American’s will identify with missing their child's
birthday because people are all too consumed with the corporate "rat
race" and getting ahead. Your opening scene was VERY American in
style. You're a talented young director too." Korak says: "I am so happy
that the film did touch you." Mark
says:
"Yes, it did. It felt like it was only 10 minutes long because
it held our interest. I liked the Anaheim duck's baseball cap by the
way.
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