Documentary Premiere at Red Lorry Film Festival
The much-anticipated Asia premiere of *One to One: John & Yoko*, a documentary by Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards, will take place at the closing ceremony of the second Red Lorry Film Festival in India. This international film festival, organized by BookMyShow, is gaining recognition for celebrating diverse cinematic narratives.
Festival Highlights
This year’s festival boasts an impressive selection of over 120 films. Attendees can look forward to premieres, retrospective screenings, and a series of special presentations. Notable films featured include the Oscar-winning *Anora*, *The Last Showgirl*, and iconic favorites such as *Pretty Woman*.
Exploring John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Legacy
At the core of *One to One: John & Yoko* are the groundbreaking One to One Concerts, which marked John Lennon’s first full-scale performances following his time with The Beatles. Joined by Yoko Ono, The Plastic Ono Band, and Elephant’s Memory, these concerts were pivotal. The documentary incorporates remixed concert audio from their son, Sean Ono Lennon, alongside newly restored footage and exclusive personal archives, including phone calls and family home movies.
Global Release Date
After its debut at the Venice Film Festival, *One to One: John & Yoko* is set to hit cinemas around the globe on April 11, 2024.
Reflections from the Filmmakers
“Bringing *One to One: John & Yoko* to Red Lorry Film Festival as the closing film is incredibly meaningful,” stated Macdonald. “This documentary represents years of meticulous restoration and historical research, allowing audiences to experience this pivotal moment in music history with unprecedented clarity.”
Rice-Edwards added: “Focusing down on a particular time and place, we hope the film reveals a larger truth capturing something rare – the raw creative energy between two revolutionary artists at a crucial point in their lives and careers.”
Festival’s Vision
Ashish Saksena, the director of the Red Lorry Film Festival and COO of cinemas at BookMyShow, emphasized the festival’s mission: “This documentary represents everything our festival stands for – bold artistic vision, cultural significance, and stories that transcend boundaries. The film’s exploration of John and Yoko’s creative partnership resonates deeply with our mission to celebrate cinema that challenges and inspires. There could not have been a more fitting closure to the festival than this piece of art.”
Event Details
The Red Lorry Film Festival: Take 2 will take place in Mumbai, along with the inaugural Red Lorry Film Festival: Parallel Verse in Hyderabad. The events are scheduled to run from March 21 to March 23.