Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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First-time feature director Anthony Maras on his film, Hotel Mumbai. Filmed in India and South Australia, the film follows the harrowing events at the Taj Palace Hotel during a 2008 terrorism attack. Maras discusses his approach to the subject matter, filming overseas, the doco that inspired the feature, rehearsals and getting suitably stressed performances, plus more.

Please be aware that this video contains simulated violence.

Hotel Mumbai is released in Australian cinemas 14 March 2019.

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