Dear Bosco,
The copyright holder is the producer and director of the film. If you
purchase a physical copy of the movie you do not automatically get
copyright. I wonder how much Jerome paid Frank Ferdinand or his
estate/descendants. Did he pay anything at all? Does he have their
permission to reproduce and sell the film?
Cheers!
Cecil
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From: Roland Francis
> For those with a yearning to see something old, Goan and Konkani,
> Frank Fernand's 1963 film in black and white on YouTube (the full
> version 1hr 56mins) will stir many memories. The comedy scenes, the
> songs, the actors Anthony Mendes and Souza Ferrao among others, the
> pristine scenes of a beautiful Goa not too long ago all make for
> leisure time well spent.
RESPONSE: Err...What about the rights of the copyright holder. I believe
that would be Jerome Mendes of Leonoras (Verna) fame. I think he owns
the original 36mm movie reels too which he did convert to DVDs which are
on sale in Goa - Leonoras for certain; perhaps other outlets too.
- B
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