Bengali film industry

From classical to contemporary: Leading modern Bengali film directors

From classical to contemporary: Leading modern Bengali film directors

September 18, 2021

Bengali films perhaps first made a mark globally when Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali (1955) became critically acclaimed and won several awards, both local and international, including the prestigious Best Human Document award at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. The feat inspired ...

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Coming-of-age in Indian Cinema

Coming-of-age in Indian Cinema

July 12, 2021

The term “bildungsroman” was coined in 1819 and represents a coming-of-age tale of a young, inexperienced protagonist who embarks on a journey looking for life’s answers. Films such as Ladybird (2017) and The Breakfast Club (1985) are among many in Hollywood that have been ...

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Future of Bengali Cinema

Future of Bengali Cinema

April 26, 2016

The future of Bengali cinema, a regional film industry in India, looks optimistic with the advent of independent film making, international collaborations, organic marketing and innovative distribution. However, is the prevalently buoyant Bengali cinema ready for the global allia...

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