Biswabrata Goswami
MIDNAPORE, 2 AUG: The Chitranjali Campus Film Society, Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (Autonomous), in association with the Federation of Film Societies of India (Eastern Region) and Midnapore Film Society, successfully organized a three-day “Indo-Bangladesh Bangla Film Festival” from 29 July to 31 July. The festival took place at Dr. B.C. Roy Memorial Hall on the campus of the Women’s College.
The festival was inaugurated by eminent filmmaker Atanu Ghosh, whose insightful speech on truth, reality, and cinematic representations captivated the audience. The inaugural event was also graced by the presence of Premendra Mazumder, Vice President of FFSI, Sankar Pal, Joint General Secretary of FFSI, and Satyajyoti Adhikari, General Secretary of Midnapore Film Society.
A highlight of the inauguration was the re-launch of Beetoshok Bhattacharya’s acclaimed book on film criticism and aesthetics, “Cinemar Shilporup,” by Hawakal Publishers. Siddhartha Santra, acting president of Midnapore Film Society, emphasized the book’s importance and the significance of such events in bolstering the film society movement.
Dr. Jayasree Laha, Principal of Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (Autonomous), expressed her gratitude to the Federation of Film Societies of India (Eastern Region) and Midnapore Film Society for their pivotal roles in organizing this grand event. She expressed confidence that the festival would inspire students, researchers, and academics to delve deeper into film analysis and appreciation.
Dr. Soumyadeep Chakraborty, Secretary of Chitranjali Campus Film Society, highlighted the critical and aesthetic value of the five films screened during the event: ‘Binisutoy,’ ‘Iti Tomari Dhaka,’ ‘Maya,’ ‘Pap Punyo,’ and ‘Beauty Circus.’ He noted that these films opened new avenues for the audience to critique and understand the contemporary cultural climate globally.
The closing ceremony featured an enlightening talk by eminent poet Nirmalya Mukhopadhyay on the aesthetic representations in films, encompassing still and moving images. The event received an overwhelming response from students, teachers, and the local community, including attendees from beyond Midnapore.
The organizers expressed their satisfaction with the success of the festival and the enthusiastic participation of the audience, hoping that such events will continue to promote cultural exchange and cinematic appreciation in the region.
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