From the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival we present highlights from the full press conference for Hotel Mumbai. Starring Armie Hammer, Dev Patel and Jason Isaacs the film recounts the tragic terrorist attacks in November 2008, when 10 members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, carried out shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai.
The cast talk about their preparation for the film, including visiting the real life location of the atrocity and how those affected by the terrible actions of 2008.
The film was written by John Collee and the film’s director Anthony Maras. The film also stars Nazanin Boniadi, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Anupam Kher.
Hotel Mumbai will be released in 2019.
Hotel Mumbai TIFF Press Conference Highlights
PLOT:
Hotel Mumbai tells the astonishing true story of the victims and survivors of the devastating attacks on Mumbai in 2008. A story which fearlessly tackles the defining global issues of our time. A story about ordinary people. Real people. People of all races, all colours, all creeds, binding together in a gruelling fight for survival. A story that celebrates humanity’s highest ideals – compassion, courage, resilience and an unwavering desire to live.
