Harriet Beecher Stowe caused a flurry of activity around the anti-slavery act in the United States. Oscar Wilde self-exiled himself to Paris for the unimaginable treatment he received for the “crime” of homosexuality. The Marquis de Sade was incarcerated in an insane asylum for his erotic tales. ISBN 0-5.Throughout history, writers have been known to cause a stir. "Actor Michael Lonsdale Shines in 'Of Gods and Men '". 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die 2012. ^ Schneider, Steven Jay (1 October 2012).Site does not support direct linking to search results. Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma. "India Song - Cast, Reviews, Summary and Awards". "Movie Review - India Song - Marguerite Duras's 'India Song,' a Four-Hankie Story". ^ a b c Canby, Vincent (October 8, 1975).List of submissions to the 48th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.List of French submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.Michael Lonsdale considered his part to be his "most favorite role", adding that "it helped me exorcise the suffering I was going through at the time in my personal life". However, he acknowledges that opinions are markedly divided on the film and that viewers will either find it "hypnotically seductive or maddeningly pretentious". Today the film is seen more favourably by critics and it is included in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, where Travis Crawford cites it as the director's best film, describing the film as "fascinating" in its use of language and sound in contrast to imagery, and calling it an "elliptical dream poem rather than linear narrative". It was France's submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 48th Academy Awards, but did not receive a nomination. However, the film did not win in any of the nominated categories. India Song was nominated for three César Awards in 1976- Best Music Written for a Film for Carlos d'Alessio, Best Sound for Michel Vionnet, and Best Actress for Delphine Seyrig. Clarke Fountain, reviewing the film for Allrovi, rated it four out of five stars. Canby described India Song as "no content and all style", although he felt that Seyrig's portrayal of Anne-Marie was "marvelous to contemplate". Vincent Canby, writing for The New York Times, reviewed the film in a negative light, finding that it was aesthetically pleasing but shallow. It was released in France on June 4, 1975. India Song was shown as part of the 1975 New York Film Festival, and, out of competition, at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. Other scenes were shot at the Grand Trianon in Versailles, and in two Paris apartments which were about to be demolished. The Rothschild family had abandoned the building after World War II and it had started to dilapidate. Finding the main location took several months eventually Duras chose the Palais Rothschild in Boulogne, which she had seen during a walk and which had impressed her. Dominique Sanda was the first choice for the leading role, but dropped out and was replaced by Seyrig. The film cost 254,542 francs to produce, of which 250,000 came from the CNC. Duras had only visited India briefly in her teens, but chose to not consult any photographs from Calcutta while she worked on India Song, preferring to imagine it all. The play had been commissioned for the Royal National Theatre by Peter Hall. The script for India Song was based on an unproduced play which Marguerite Duras finished in July 1972. The film was shot at the Palais Rothschild in Boulogne.