>living in Mexico, I am not really familiar with Indian films (although I have >seen some). I would love it if you could elaborate a little on your argument: >in what sense is there an Indian influence in this film Well, it's three hours long, there's a song-and-dance number every 15 minutes, any kisses are obscured by tree branches and Elizabeth shows a definite preference for dripping wet saris. (Hey, it's April 1.) ---------------------------------------------- Lang Thompson http://www.tcf.ua.edu/wlt4 World Cinema Review http://www.tcf.ua.edu/wlt4/wcr.htm "The heavy bullets sounded like howitzers in the dry, airless late-afternoon air." from Michael Avallone's The Patridge Family ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html