Are big screens only meant for tentpole films? That’s the notion increasingly gaining weight in the film industry, as mid-size movies struggle to draw footfall. Producer and actor John Abraham, however, does not buy the theory. The actor, who has produced Oslo: A Tail of Promise, is preparing the documentary for a theatrical release. Directed by Isha Pungaliya, the 93-minute offering will have a curated release in cinemas from February 28.  

For Abraham, the choice to bring the non-fiction feature to theatres is deliberate. He is guided by the singular belief that good stories deserve a big platform. He shared, “As a producer, I’ve never believed that the big screen should be reserved only for big films. Cinema halls are not just for spectacle; they are for an immersive experience. When I watched Oslo, I felt it needed to be released theatrically. In the theatre, you surrender to the material.”