Biju Viswanath is a multi-talented filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the world of cinema. As a director, screenwriter, director of photography, and editor, he has won numerous international awards for his work. His films have been showcased globally, and he has directed movies in multiple languages, including English, Irish, Italian, Swahili, Japanese, and Indian.
Viswanath's extensive credits span across various genres, such as thrillers, mystery, horror, romance, and drama. His production house is based in Florence, Italy, and has produced several critically acclaimed films.
One of his most notable works is the feature film "Viola" (2010),which won the prestigious "Golden Palm" award at the 2011 Mexico International Film Festival. Another notable film is "Marathon" (2010),based on the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet William Morris Meredith, Jr. This film received two awards at the New York Independent Film Festival - Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay.
Viswanath's English feature film "Dejavu" (2001) premiered at the 54th Locarno International Film Festival, making it one of only three Indian films to have been selected for the festival in its 54-year history. The other Indian film to have achieved this feat is the Oscar-nominated Hindi film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001).
