My Bollywood Dream (A love letter to the magic of Bollywood and family bonds, longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2024) - Avani Dwivedi

Bollywood movies are made of dreams and adventures, and I long to discover them all...It’s Friday night and, on the bustling streets of Mumbai, a little girl and her family head to the cinema. As they travel, the girl captures the sights and sounds of the city with her camera, and imagines a movie unfolding before her eyes. And when they reach the screening, the room is electric – it’s time to dance!Inspired by the author''s own childhood memories, Bollywood brings people together in this heartfelt and joyful debut from a brand-new talent.