Monkey Man

A Conversation with Director and Star Dev Patel

Portuguese and Spanish language translations for SXSW 2024 Keynotes and Featured Sessions presented by Itaú In this exclusive conversation, Oscar nominee Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire, Lion) discusses his tour-de-force directing debut, Monkey Man, the jaw-dropping action thriller, based on his original story, about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless. Patel discusses his inspiration, motivation and perseverance in creating the film, which he also stars in and produces, and talks about the thrills and challenges of its 10+ year journey to securing a major theatrical release. About SXSW: SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, SXSW features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. For more information, please visit sxsw.com. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/user/sxsw?sub_... Connect with SXSW: Website: https://www.sxsw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SXSWFestival/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sxsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sxsw/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sxsw