Pune, Maharashtra – From February 9 to 11, 2024, cinephiles in Pune will be treated to a cinematic extravaganza as the National Film Archive (NFAI) hosts the ‘Cinemas of India – A Festival of Contemporary Indian Films.’ Organized by Pune International Centre (PIC), the International Federation of Film Critics – India Chapter (FIPRESCI-India), and NFDC-NFAI (National Film Development Corporation-National Film Archive of India), the festival aims to bring forth a selection of twelve award-winning Indian films from various linguistic landscapes.
The inauguration ceremony, scheduled for the opening day, will be graced by Mr. Premendra Mazumber, General Secretary of FIPRESCI-INDIA, and Mr. Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films) at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The festival lineup spans a rich diversity of languages, featuring films in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Manipuri-Tangkhul, Rajasthani-Hindi, and Khasi-Jaintia-Garo-Hindi. Each day of the festival will showcase a curated selection of films, providing audiences with a unique and immersive experience.
Screening Schedule:
Friday, Feb. 9:
- Eeb Allay Ooo (2019, Hindi, 98 mins, 11 am)
- Barah by Barah [12×12] (2021, Hindi, 118 mins, 1.30 pm)
- Koli Esru [Chicken Curry] (2022, Kannada, 84 mins, 4 pm)
- Biriyaani [Flavours of Flesh] (2019, Malayalam, 93 mins, 6 pm)
Saturday, Feb. 10:
- Aparajito [The Undefeated] (2022, Bengali, 138 mins, 10.30 am)
- Nasir (2020, Tamil, 78 mins, 2 pm)
- Nishiddho [Forbidden] (2022, Malayalam, 124 mins, 4 pm)
- Nine Hills One Valley (2021, Manipuri-Tangkhul, 75 mins, 6.30 pm)
Sunday, Feb. 11:
- Naanera [Maternal Grandfather’s House] (2022, Rajasthani-Hindi, 149 mins, 10.30 am)
- Be Ches ne Veth [I Am Not The River Jhelum] (2022, Hindi, 95 mins, 1.30 pm)
- Hya Goshtila Navach Nahi [This Story Does Not Have A Name] (2023, Marathi, 141 mins, 3.30 pm)
- Lewduh [Market] (2019, Khasi-Jaintia-Garo-Hindi, 94 mins, 6 pm)
Attendees can expect a delightful cinematic journey encompassing a wide spectrum of emotions, stories, and cultures during this three-day celebration of contemporary Indian cinema.
