Lijo Jose Pellissery: Lesser-known facts about his favourite directors, debut film & more

Malayalam director Lijo Jose Pellissery, popularly kwn for his films Ee.Ma.Yau and Angamaly Diaries, has an unusual approach to filmmaking. He is kwn for making films that have a n-linear storyline, extended dialogue scenes and longer takes. Although he has only 7 films to his name in 10 years, director has grown to become one of most respected auteurs of his time. He is a recipient of various film awards in Kerala. On September 18, 2020, Lijo celebrated his 41st birthday. With all that said w, take a look at some of his lesser-kwn facts:

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His debut Nayakan was a flop

Lijo Jose Pellisery me his directorial debut with Nayakan in 2010. It starred actors like Indrajith Sukumaran, Thilakan, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Siddique. film revolves around life of a Kathakali artist who joins underworld in order to take revenge from those who killed his close ones. Lijo Jose Pellisery's Nayakan did receive positive reviews from critics. However, film did t do well at box-office. 

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Heavily influenced by KG George and Pmarajan 

Lijo Jose Pellissery has mitted in several interviews that he is a huge fan of revered directors like KG George, Pmarajan, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Akira Kurosawa, Quentin Taranti, and Francis Ford Coppola. He has mentioned a lot of times that K.G.George's filmmaking has influenced his approach to filmmaking.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's far is an actor

Lijo Jose Pellissery is son of popular Malayalam actor Jose Pellisery. Jose Pellissery was also a part of atre. He has played supporting roles in more than 100 films in his 15 years of career in Mollywood. He has even worked in various TV shows such as Chitta, Meghanidhi, and Kayamkulam Kochunni.

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Lijo's films are full of food

Lijo Jose Pellisery's movies are ted for ir portrayal of food. In many of his films, particularly Jallikkattu and Angamaly Diaries, meat is almost a main character. He has also mitted in many interviews about his love for food.

Lijo Jose Pellissery chose to be an independent filmmaker

Lijo Jose Pellissery recently reacted to new restrictions on film shooting. He mentioned in a Facebook post that filmmaking for him is t a 'piece of money-making machinery' but 'a way to express his vision'. He ded that he will t abide by newest restrictions and is an independent filmmaker. Lijo Jose Pellissery ded that he will w be an independent filmmaker and will screen his films wherever he wants. 

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Or intriguing trivia about Lijo Jose Pellissery's movies

Apart from above-mentioned facts, Lijo's films are also ted for ir portrayal of animals. In most of his films, he depicts complex equation between human beings and animals. In an interview, has stated that his film Jallikkattu almost blurs line between human beings and animals.