Mumbai Vkaao,India’s first theatre-on-demand platform backed by BookMyShow and PVR Pictureshas introduced Vkaao Gemsan exclusive property that will bring the best foreign language films to cinemas in India. Vkaao Gemsheld its first screening on Fridaywith Oscar-nominated Lebanese film Capernaum, a story about the journey of a young boy who survives the dangers of the city streets using his wits. The film is being screened at PVR Cinemas for one week across 6 cities – Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Vkaao Gems, the latest from Vkaao’s stable, will offer viewers a chance to catch a host of foreign language films that audiencescan otherwise access, only at international film festivals. Vkaao Gems will help bring such movies intoIndian mainstream cinema viewing. In the initial phase the focus will be on critically acclaimed, award-winning and Oscar-nominated films.With this initiative Vkaaofurther aims at releasing international foreign films within a few weeks of their release in their respective home country.
The movies will be listed on BookMyShow under a different language tab in the dropdown section. Vkaao Gems has a power-packed line-up of films ready starting July, including the Japanese Oscar nominated film – Shoplifters, Ash is Purest White (China/Mandarin), Yomeddine (Egypt/Arabic), Taxi 5and The Big bad fox and other tales(French)and Tokyo Ghoul S (Japanese) through the year.
Vaibhav Lal, Co-founder & CEO, Vkaao, said,“Cinema is a global art form. The world of cinema is vast and varied, filled with different stories, styles and languages and Vkaao Gems is the ticket to that world. Our vast and continually growing cinematic library offers audiences the chance to be able to experience films from all over the world. With such a wide theatrical influx of content storming Indian theatres soon, consumers have the privilege to becomeglobal cinemaconnoisseurs with Vkaao. With Vkaao Gems, audiences can enjoy the best of French, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese cinema and much more at their nearest theatre and gain an opportunity to experience foreign language cinema like never before.”
Marzdi Kalianiwala, Head – Marketing & Business Intelligence, BookMyShow said,“We have seen a growing demand for international content in India over the years. Consumers are looking for new and varied content experiences that give them more exposure to global culture. Vkaao Gems will offer internationally acclaimed films in foreign languages to our vast user base of several millions, looking for a curated, niche and exclusive experience. Our analytical intelligence coupled with our huge data base enables these films to reach the right set of audiences making BookMyShow the preferred choice for a personalised cinematic experience.”
Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, PVR Picturessaid,“Bringing movies that would suit the tastes of discerning audiences has always been a key focus at PVR. Vkaao Gems is the latest addition to our offerings which aims at bringing star-studded line up of films from an extraordinary pool of global filmmakers. As we enter 3 years of Vkaao, we continue to grow driven by our dynamic team and our platform partners.”
