Mumbai

Welcome to Mumbai

Finally, after a long time, I’ve found the opportunity to put together all the footage I collected during my trip to India.

I want to emphasize, though, that I’m a photographer, not a filmmaker, but I’ve done my best to make this as entertaining as possible for you. Those of you who’ve never been to India will definitely get a sense of what it was like there, since I kept my GoPro rolling while I was taking photos to bring you even closer to the people.

Sit back with a cup of chai tea or whatever makes you feel good, and if you enjoyed it, feel free to share it with your virtual or real-life friends. Don’t let the first few minutes fool you!

film of the month @ Berlinale Open Screening (13.March.2017).

If India doesn’t enchant you, you might just be a hopeless case. Okay, you either love it or hate it, but I’d go back there anytime. In Mumbai, I was able to capture images of everyday life in India that (should) make you think. As I strolled through the dark streets of Mumbai on my first evening in the city, I met a young man named Dhaval—what a blessing for me.

By pure coincidence, we were heading in the same direction and started talking. In the end, he offered to show me around the city. I gladly accepted the offer, but on one condition: only places where you’d find locals, not tourists. Dhaval agreed.

So here we go…