<span class=normal>But its just not the Hindi films that are going to shine at this years London Film Festival. To join the bandwagon, a Marathi film titled The Well directed by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni makes it the 5th Indian Film to be showcased at the fest. The Well is a bittersweet coming-of-age tale, stunningly shot amongst the grandeur of the rolling Indian plains. Young Sameer leaves the city with his parents to visit their country family who are preparing for a wedding. But for Sameer there is only one aim: to meet his cousin and best friend Nachiket. The two adolescent boys are inseparable and Sameer looks up to his older, free-thinking cousin who teaches him many truths as they stand at the cross-roads of their lives with the innocence of childhood slipping away. This change is echoed by the fate of Sameers female cousin who is being forced into a marriage for the families petty gains. Nachiket becomes increasingly distraught by this marriage until he can take it no longer, leading to an action that will change Sameers young life forever. Kulkarni captures the subtle emotions and moods of his subjects, and their environment in a visual style reminiscent of the greats of Bengali art cinema, while he also explores the beauty of dosti (closest friends). One to watch! <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>With five big filmmakers representing India at the 53rd London Film Festival this year, one can surely state that Indian movies are making their presence felt globally. </span>