22 November 2023, IFFI Premises: The Archies aspires to transmit the innocence, naivety, and friendship of the iconic Archie comic into a two-hour long narrative for today's young generation, said six-time Filmfare award winner Zoya Akhtar during a 'In Conversation' session on 'The Archies - Made in India' held yesterday at the 54th IFFI in Goa.
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When asked about the difficulties of converting a comic story into a film, Zoya Akhtar noted that capturing the essence and nuances of the Archie comic, given its enormous success, and making it into a great cinematic experience for the viewer was extremely difficult. "It was an important part of my childhood." The characters are legendary and worldwide loved, and creating a picture that fires the nostalgia of a generation that grew up on the comic while also connecting with today's young adults is a completely new experience in scriptwriting,'' she added.
"It's a huge source of pride that Archie Comics' characters and stories have resonated with fans globally, especially in India, for more than 50 years," said Jon Goldwater, CEO of Archie Comic. Throughout the film, the filmmakers maintained the integrity and realism of each imaginary character. The Archie team in New York is really proud of the film.
Jon Goldwater, CEO, Archie Comic, said, “it's a huge source of pride that the Archie Comics’ characters and stories resonate with fans globally, and especially in India, for more than 50 years. The filmmakers kept the integrity and authenticity of each fictional characters intact throughout the film. The Archie team in New York are very much proud of the film.’’
"This is a big moment for Netflix India where we get a global franchise by doing the first ever feature film in the history of Archie comics," said Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Content, Netflix India. It is an Indian culture film that will also appeal to a worldwide audience."
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