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My Melbourne

Comedy Drama Romance English


An anthology of four diverse stories about identity and belonging through prism of love and loss, sexuality, marriage and wish to fulfill dreams.

Cast:Arka Das, Arushi Sharma, Kat Stewart, Ryanna Skye Lawson, Jackson Gallagher, Mikhaela Ebony
Director:Kabir Khan, Arif Ali, Rima Das, Rahul Vohra, Onir
Writer:Arif Ali, Nazifa Amir, William Duan, Samira Cox, Monique Nair, Gregory Francis, Shivangi Bhowmick
Editor:Mitesh Soni, Rima Das, Irene Dhar Malik
Camera:Brad Francis

Guild Reviews

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One more anthology

FCG Member Reviewer Bhawana Somaaya
Bhawana Somaaya | 92.7 Big FM
Fri, March 21 2025

(Written for Bhawana Somaaya)

There was a time, a little before Covid, when all filmmakers were making anthologies. These films were usually about common subjects like love and loss. Last week, I watched an unusual anthology titled My Melbourne. Four directors come together to tell you real stories. Shot in Melbourne and featuring women, the stories address gender, sexuality, nationality and disability. The film opens with Nandini directed by Onir and introduces you to Indraneel/ Arks Das and Chris/Jackson Gallagher who live in Australi. Indraneel’s father is visiting them from India because Indraneel and he have to collectively immerse the ashes of Nandini, Indraneel’s mother. It is a difficult time for the father and son but they make an effort to let bygones be bygone.

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‘Setara’ shines in this otherwise insipid multigrain recipe

FCG Member Reviewer Anuj Kumar
Anuj Kumar | The Hindu
Mon, March 17 2025

Directed by Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan, the anthology weaves together four tales recognising the inclusive culture that the Salad Bowl of Australia promises to uphold

Celebrating the cultural ethos of a city through an anthology is not a new cinematic concept. Over the years, we have watched films etching the spirit of Paris, Tokyo, and Mumbai on celluloid. This week, we have some distinguished names from the Indian film industry collaborating with Australian talent to mark the cultural diversity of Melbourne. Known for their distinct idiom, Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan map the themes of sexuality, disability, gender, and race, gently emphasising the inclusive nature of the city. Based on real-life stories, the protagonists’ truth touches the emotional buttons without necessarily triggering a wave of reaction. Perhaps the format limits the creative souls from taking leaps of faith and deepening the conflict as in the short form, sometimes the goal becomes more important than the means. The denouement starts knocking at the door before the journey is fully realised.

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