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The Art of Connections: Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding (2001) & Other Wedding Movies

2 Jun 2025

Monsoon Wedding (2001) by Mira Nair (director)

Using Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding as its centrepiece, the essay looks at what makes wedding films work, from the groom's procession on horseback to the monsoon downpour and the celebration where everyone dances.