Desperately Seeking Helen
Originally released in 1999. Desperately Seeking Helen is a documentary film. directed by Eisha Marjara. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eisha Marjara and Helen
Synopsis
Director Eisha Marjara's story takes us first to her childhood in snowbound small-town Quebec and then to Bombay, India, where she desperately tries to track down Helen, a famous movie star in the world's largest dream factory. Helen becomes a passage into Marjara's real world--her unsettling youth, life-threatening anorexia, and the devastating 1985 Air India bombing, which took the lives of her mother and sister. This video revisits the '70s pop culture of Marjara's youth and enters the fascinating world of the Bombay movie industry--"Bollywood."
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desperately Seeking Helen about?
Director Eisha Marjara's story takes us first to her childhood in snowbound small-town Quebec and then to Bombay, India, where she desperately tries to track down Helen, a famous movie star in the ...
Who directed Desperately Seeking Helen?
Desperately Seeking Helen was directed by Eisha Marjara.
How long is Desperately Seeking Helen?
Desperately Seeking Helen has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Desperately Seeking Helen released?
Desperately Seeking Helen was released on June 11, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desperately Seeking Helen?
The main cast of Desperately Seeking Helen includes Eisha Marjara, Helen.