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Welcome to the 17th edition of Kolkata Film Festival!
The journey for the second oldest film festival in India began in 1995 when the first independent international film festival was inaugurated at Nandan- West Bengal Film Centre. It was essentially the culmination of a sincere Film Society Movement which has its roots in the works of the master filmmakers of Kolkata like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak . Retracing this glorious heritage, Nandan, created by Government of West Bengal in 1985, was inaugurated by Satyajit Ray. He was the first chairman of its governing body,too. Nandan continues to be the focal point of Kolkata Film Festival.
The city of Kolkata, once being the prime hub of film industry in India and in Asia, has always been full of passion and appreciation for quality cinema since motion picture has been around.
The Kolkata Film Festival, an accredited film festival of the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association, Paris) has grown in stature over the years with multiple venues and ever increasing number of cinelovers.
In earlier editions, legendary film makers like Miguel Littin, Fernando Solanas, E. Subriela, Ali Ozgenturk, Amos Gitai, Krzysztof Zanussi, Catherine Breillat, Jeon Soo-il, Gus Van Sant, jafar panahi,Tehmina Milani and others have graced the Festival with their presence.
Recognized as a major film event in the country and abroad, the Kolkata Film Festival will once again showcase a host of quality movies from around the world in the presence of prominent guests and the cine enthusiasts.
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