Nina's Heavenly Delights


1h 36m 2006

Brief Synopsis

Returning to Glasgow to run her recently deceased father's curry house, Nina Shah, a feisty, young, Indo-Scottish woman, finds half of the business is owned by Lisa, daughter of the local bookie. She is also reunited with her childhood friend Bobbi, a Bollywood drag queen. Nina and Lisa embark on th

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Foreign
Romantic Comedy
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Fortissimo Films; Glasgow Film Fund; Scion Films; Scottish Screen; Verve Pictures
Distribution Company
Here Films; Regent Releasing; Genius Products; Vertigo Films (Uk)
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

Returning to Glasgow to run her recently deceased father's curry house, Nina Shah, a feisty, young, Indo-Scottish woman, finds half of the business is owned by Lisa, daughter of the local bookie. She is also reunited with her childhood friend Bobbi, a Bollywood drag queen. Nina and Lisa embark on their personal mission to win the 'Best of the West' curry competition, a highly coveted prize in the world of Indian cuisine. A blend of adventure and discovery follows with humourous and startling results.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Foreign
Romantic Comedy
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Fortissimo Films; Glasgow Film Fund; Scion Films; Scottish Screen; Verve Pictures
Distribution Company
Here Films; Regent Releasing; Genius Products; Vertigo Films (Uk)
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall November 21, 2007

Released in United States November 30, 2007

Released in United States on Video April 22, 2008

Released in United States October 2006

Released in United States January 2007

Released in United States July 2007

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 5-19, 2006.

Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 12-20, 2006.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 4-15, 2007.

Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 12-23, 2007.

Feature directorial debut for Pratibha Parmar.

Released in United States Fall November 21, 2007 (NY, LA)

Released in United States November 30, 2007 (New York City)

Released in United States on Video April 22, 2008

Released in United States October 2006 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 5-19, 2006.)

Released in United States October 2006 (Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 12-20, 2006.)

Released in United States January 2007 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 4-15, 2007.)

Released in United States July 2007 (Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 12-23, 2007.)