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'Hotel Salvation' trivia and fun facts
First film
This is the first feature film directed by Shubhashish Bhutiani, who previously tried directing 'The Star' and 'Kush' shorts.
Director and writer
Shubhashish Bhutiani works both director and screenwriter for the film.
Influences
Among the films cited by director Shubhashish Bhutiani as influences in his work on 'Hotel Salvation', we find 'In the Mood for Love' or 'Tokyo Story'.
Varanasi, city of salvation
In Indian tradition, the city of Varanasi is the only place where one can achieve true salvation. If a person dies in Varanasi, he will not be reborn, but will get freedom from the circle of life and death. When director visited the city for the first time, he was inspired to create the story of 'Hotel Salvation'.
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