‘Milarepa,’ Drama Starring Harvey Keitel as a Buddhist Guru, Set to Open Boston International Film Festival
Why it matters: The 24th Boston International Film Festival gains prominence with a high-profile opening film, potentially boosting its recognition.
- Louis Nero’s “Milarepa”, a Buddhist sci-fi drama starring Harvey Keitel and F. Murray Abraham, will open the 24th Boston International Film Festival.
- The film was shot on the island of Sardinia, utilizing ancient megalithic stone constructions for its near-future, post-apocalyptic setting.
- The Boston International Film Festival, running April 9–14, is highlighted by NYT Arts as an "audacious" event that should be better known, suggesting "Milarepa" is a fitting opener for its unique programming.
Louis Nero's Buddhist sci-fi drama "Milarepa," featuring Harvey Keitel and F. Murray Abraham, is set to open the 24th Boston International Film Festival, which runs from April 9–14. The film, shot in Sardinia, is a key highlight for a festival that the NYT Arts suggests deserves wider recognition for its audacious programming.
