The Warrior

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Writer and director Asif Kapadia is gaining a reputation as one of Britain's most exciting new filmmakers. His ambitious first film, “The Warrior,” is a samurai story set in India. It’s just been released on DVD, along with his short film “The Sheep Thief,” which won the Jury Prize at Cannes.

Music: Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle Track 4: Ekta Deshlai Kathi Jwalao / Light a Match

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