In Ismail’s Custody

1994 - Documentary - 48 minutes
Ismail Merchant, James ivory, Ruth Praer Jhabvala, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Vanessa Redgrave, Simon Callow, Shashi Kapoor

This documentary film about the legendary film producer Ismail Merchant, Merchant Ivory Productions. Filmed manly in India as he was directing his feature film, In Custody. The film charts his beginnings in India and the creation of his independent film company and through their prolific 30 year career in film.