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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = The Valley
| name = The Valley
| image = The_Valley_Official_Poster.jpg
| image = The Valley (film).jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| director = [[Saila Kariat]]
| director = {{Plainlist|
* Saila Kariat
}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Saila Kariat
* Saila Kariat
* Yumee Jang
* Yumee Jang
}}
}}
| writer = Saila Kariat
| writer = Saila Kariat
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Alyy Khan (actor)|Alyy Khan]]
* [[Alyy Khan]]
* [[Suchitra Pillai]]
* [[Suchitra Pillai]]
* [[Jake T. Austin]]
* [[Jake T. Austin]]
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* [[Barry Corbin]]
* [[Barry Corbin]]
* [[Christa B. Allen]]
* [[Christa B. Allen]]
* [[Agneeta Thacker]]
* Agneeta Thacker
* [[Salma Khan]]
* Salma Khan
}}<!--PER BILLING BLOCK-->
}}<!--PER BILLING BLOCK-->
| music = [[Jacob Yoffee]]
| music = {{Plainlist|
* Jacob Yoffee
}}
| cinematography = [[Paul Nordin]]
| cinematography = Paul Nordin
| editing = [[Robin Lee]]
| editing = Robin Lee
| studio = {{Plainlist|
| studio = {{Plainlist|
*[[Wavefront Productions]]
*Wavefront Productions
}}
}}
| distributor = Wavefront Productions
| released = {{Film date|2018|3|3|United States}}
| released = {{Film date|2017|11|14|San Diego Asian Film Festival|2018|04|06|United States}}
| runtime = 95 minutes
| runtime = 95 minutes
| language = English
| language = English
}}
}}
'''''The Valley''''' is a 2018 U.S. [[drama film]] written and directed by [[Saila Kariat]]. It stars [[Alyy Khan (actor)|Alyy Khan]], [[Suchitra Pillai]], [[Jake T. Austin]], [[Samina Peerzada]], [[Barry Corbin]], [[Christa B. Allen]],[[Agneeta Thacker]] and [[Salma Khan]] . The plot follows a distraught father as he searches for answers after his college-age daughter's suicide. The film will be released on March 3, 2018.
'''''The Valley''''' is a 2017 American [[drama film]] written and directed by Saila Kariat and starring [[Alyy Khan]], [[Suchitra Pillai]], [[Jake T. Austin]], [[Samina Peerzada]], [[Barry Corbin]], [[Christa B. Allen]], Agneeta Thacker and Salma Khan. The plot follows a distraught father as he searches for answers after his college-age daughter's suicide. The film was released on March 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=India West|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/saila-kariat-s-family-drama-on-pressures-to-succeed-to/article_70ed6006-0061-11e7-ba30-cb0c1c9e0fe6.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Under Pressure|url=http://www.metroactive.com/features/Cinequest-2017/The-Valley.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bollywood Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/pooja-bhatt-launch-film-valley/pooja-bhatt-at-the-launch-of-the-film-the-valley-1/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Glam Sham|date=31 January 2024 |url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/17/oct/the-valley-world-mental-health-day-saila-kariat-mami-film-festival-pooja-bhatt-suchitra-pillai.asp}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Youth Inc Article|date=11 October 2017 |url=http://www.youthincmag.com/director-saila-kariat-launches-trailer-valley-india-world-mental-health-day}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bombay Watch| website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 October 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jspCPJF6R1U}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Here's The Best of Cinequest|date=27 February 2017 |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/27/cinequest-2017-dont-miss-these-films-at-san-joses-huge-fest/}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The Valley is the story of an immigrant entrepreneur Neal Kumar and his family, who live in the technologically driven culture that is silicon valley. His affluent life appears idyllic from the exterior, however, when his daughter Maya tragically commits suicide, the fractured nature of his interior life becomes apparent to himself and those around him. At the outset, Neal unveils his latest technology Augur from his company Virtually You, which emphasizes how technology enhances human connectedness. Sometime later, he drives to a cliff and pulls out a gun. He remembers the events of the past year, when his daughter has committed suicide. Afterwards, the family is devastated and does not understand the cause of the tragedy. Neal’s quest to find out the truth propels him on an increasingly frantic journey that brings him to the brink of disaster.
''The Valley'' is the story of an immigrant entrepreneur Neal Kumar and his family, who live in the technologically driven culture that is Silicon Valley. His affluent life appears idyllic from the exterior, however, when his daughter Maya tragically commits suicide, the fractured nature of his interior life becomes apparent to himself and those around him. At the outset, Neal unveils his latest technology Augur from his company Virtually You, which emphasizes how technology enhances human connectedness. Sometime later, he drives to a cliff and pulls out a gun. He remembers the events of the past year, when his daughter has committed suicide. Afterwards, the family is devastated and does not understand the cause of the tragedy. Neal’s quest to find out the truth propels him on an increasingly frantic journey that brings him to the brink of disaster.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Alyy Khan (actor)|Alyy Khan]] as Neal Kumar
* [[Alyy Khan]] as Neal Kumar
* [[Suchitra Pillai]] as Roopa Kumar - wife
* [[Suchitra Pillai]] as Roopa Kumar - wife
* [[Jake T. Austin]] as Chris Williams
* [[Jake T. Austin]] as Chris Williams
* [[Samina Peerzada]] as Didi - housekeeper
* [[Samina Peerzada]] as Didi - housekeeper
* [[Barry Corbin]] as Gary - business collegue
* [[Barry Corbin]] as Gary - business colleague
* [[Christa B. Allen]] as Alicia - friend
* [[Christa B. Allen]] as Alicia - friend
* [[Agneeta Thacker]] as Maya - daughter
* [[Agneeta Thacker]] as Maya - daughter
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==Production==
==Production==
In August 2015, Saila Kariat obtained all financing for The Valley and began forming a team. The crew was assembled mostly from the San Francisco Bay Area, while the cast was multi-national. The cast came from Pakistan, India, LA and NY.
In August 2015, Saila Kariat obtained all financing for ''The Valley'' and began forming a team. The crew was assembled mostly from the San Francisco Bay Area, while the cast was multi-national. The cast came from Pakistan, India, Los Angeles and New York City.


Filming began in March 2016 in [[Silicon Valley, California]], and was completed in early April. The entire production was completed in 21 days. Post production was completed in February 2017, and The Valley premiered at Cinequest Film Festival in March, 2017.
Filming began in March 2016 in [[Silicon Valley, California]], and was completed in early April. The entire production was completed in 21 days. Post-production was completed in February 2017, and ''The Valley'' premiered at Cinequest Film Festival in March 2017.


==Release==
==Release==
The film is scheduled to be released on March 3, 2018, in London, UK for a limited theatrical release. The US and worldwide limited theatrical will follow.
The film was released on April 6, 2018, and later in the UK and India for a limited theatrical release.



==Critical response==
==Critical response==
The Valley has been been in the festival circuit in 2017, having been in 22 festivals. It has garnered numerous awards including Best Feature Film (3 festivals), Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.
The Valley has been in the festival circuit in 2017, having been in 22 festivals. It has garnered numerous awards including Best Feature Film (3 festivals), Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.thevalleyfilm.com Official website]
* [http://www.thevalleyfilm.com Official website]
* {{IMDb title|4939156}}
* {{IMDb title|4939156}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|the_valley_2018}}
* {{Facebook | name=wavefrontprod}}
* {{Twitter | thevalley2017}}
* {{Instagram | @thevalleymovie}}
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Latest revision as of 20:50, 12 November 2024

The Valley
Directed by
  • Saila Kariat
Written bySaila Kariat
Produced by
  • Saila Kariat
  • Yumee Jang
Starring
CinematographyPaul Nordin
Edited byRobin Lee
Music by
  • Jacob Yoffee
Production
company
  • Wavefront Productions
Distributed byWavefront Productions
Release dates
  • November 14, 2017 (2017-11-14) (San Diego Asian Film Festival)
  • April 6, 2018 (2018-04-06) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes
LanguageEnglish

The Valley is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Saila Kariat and starring Alyy Khan, Suchitra Pillai, Jake T. Austin, Samina Peerzada, Barry Corbin, Christa B. Allen, Agneeta Thacker and Salma Khan. The plot follows a distraught father as he searches for answers after his college-age daughter's suicide. The film was released on March 2, 2018.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Plot

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The Valley is the story of an immigrant entrepreneur Neal Kumar and his family, who live in the technologically driven culture that is Silicon Valley. His affluent life appears idyllic from the exterior, however, when his daughter Maya tragically commits suicide, the fractured nature of his interior life becomes apparent to himself and those around him. At the outset, Neal unveils his latest technology Augur from his company Virtually You, which emphasizes how technology enhances human connectedness. Sometime later, he drives to a cliff and pulls out a gun. He remembers the events of the past year, when his daughter has committed suicide. Afterwards, the family is devastated and does not understand the cause of the tragedy. Neal’s quest to find out the truth propels him on an increasingly frantic journey that brings him to the brink of disaster.

Cast

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Production

[edit]

In August 2015, Saila Kariat obtained all financing for The Valley and began forming a team. The crew was assembled mostly from the San Francisco Bay Area, while the cast was multi-national. The cast came from Pakistan, India, Los Angeles and New York City.

Filming began in March 2016 in Silicon Valley, California, and was completed in early April. The entire production was completed in 21 days. Post-production was completed in February 2017, and The Valley premiered at Cinequest Film Festival in March 2017.

Release

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The film was released on April 6, 2018, and later in the UK and India for a limited theatrical release.

Critical response

[edit]

The Valley has been in the festival circuit in 2017, having been in 22 festivals. It has garnered numerous awards including Best Feature Film (3 festivals), Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.

References

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  1. ^ "India West".
  2. ^ "Under Pressure".
  3. ^ "Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama.
  4. ^ "Glam Sham". 31 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Youth Inc Article". 11 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Bombay Watch". YouTube. 11 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Here's The Best of Cinequest". 27 February 2017.
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