The new Bengali film — the only one to compete for the jury and audience awards at the 7th Festival des Cinemas Indiens de Toulouse — explores mythology and the city of Kolkata through an innovative cinematic vocabulary
Indian director Praveen Morchhale's film "Widow of Silence" grabbed the Hiralal Sen Memorial Award for Best Film in Indian Language category.
He said film restoration is the need of the hour. There has to be awareness about it, as there was a need for trained archivists.
And like every father, he finds his daughter prettiest in the world.
Das said the movement was not just about the elitist but about women across the country who faced sexual abuse and harassment in day to day life.
Khan then sought Banerjee's permission to "behave a little cheaply" and screen the trailer of 'Zero'.
The best reason for expanding the 24th Kolkata International Film Festival is the need to prepare the ground for the silver jubilee next year.
