The trailer of the upcoming film The Storyteller, starring Paresh Rawal, Adil Hussain, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Revathy, was released by the makers on Monday. The film has been selected in competition for the 27th Busan International Film Festival, which will be conducted from October 5 to October 14.
The film will compete for the Kim Jiseok award. The Storyteller is based on a short story Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro by Satyajit Ray. The film is about a wealthy entrepreneur who hires a storyteller to help him get rid of insomnia.
The director of the film Ananth Mahadevan said, “The selection of 'The Storyteller' at the Busan international Film Festival in Competition is indeed prestigious and is a big step forward for Indian cinema in meeting global standards."
"The filming of an original story by Satyajit Ray has been both challenging and rewarding and will bring to the world a first feature top lining him in the credits after his demise. It will be a befitting tribute to the master as we commemorate his centenary year,” he added.
The Storyteller is produced by Jio Studios in association with Purpose Entertainment and Quest Films.