== Kulakkatil Geevarghese George (b. 1945) ==

Malayalam director born in Tiruvalla, Kerala,
into Syrian Christian family; son of a signboard
painter. Graduate in political science from
University of Kerala (1967). Diploma from [[FTII]]
(1971), then for three years assistant to [[Kariat]]
(e.g. on Maya, 1972) contributing substantially
to some documentaries credited to Kariat (e.g.
Manavallakurchi:My Village, 1973). Films
often use contemporary political or social
issues as a pivot for thriller-like plots (e.g.
[[Yavanika]]). Controversial film [[Lekhayude
Maranam Oru Flashback]] (Lekha’s Death is a
shorter version by c.40’) faced legal
controversy for allegedly exploiting the suicide
of actress Shobha. Commercially successful
films also enjoy a large art-house following in
Kerala. Produced the film Mahanagaram
(Rajeev Kumar, 1992).

FILMOGRAPHY: 1971: Faces (Sh); Health
in the Village (Doc); 1975: Swapnadanam;
1977: Vyamoham; 1978: Onappudava;
Rappadigalude Gatha; Mannu; Ini Aval
Urangatte; 1979: Ulkadal; 1980: Mela;
Kolangal; 1982: Yavanika; 1983:
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback;
Adaminte Variyellu; 1984:
Panchavadippalam; 1985: Irakal; 1987:
Kathakku Pinnil; 1988: Mattoral;
Yathrayude Anthyam (TV); 1990: Ee Kanni
Koodi.

[[Director]]