Films
IFFH 2024 Awardees
Best Documentary: Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen, Directed by Suman Ghosh
Best Short Film: Naam, Directed by Sooraj Gunjal
Special Recognition: It’s Time To Go, Directed by Ananth Mahadevan
IFFH 2024 Program
Friday, February 23, 2024, 4:00 pm
Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Friday, February 23, 2024, 4:15 pm
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen - Documentary Film
Director: Suman Ghosh
Duration: 81 minutes
Language: Hindi (English subtitles), English
Actors: Aparna Sen, Konkana Sen, Shabana Azmi
Synopsis:
An engaging documentary on Aparna Sen’s life.
Friday, February 23, 2024, 6:00 pm
Ghost Walk - Short Film
Director: Ananth Mahadevan
Duration: 15 minutes
Language: Hindi (English subtitles), English
Actors: Shishir Sharma, Kumud Mishra
Synopsis:
The makers of this film have taken great care in portraying the rare and special relationship between two individuals in a very beautiful way without leaving room for over-emotions
Friday, February 23, 2024, 6:15 pm
Reception and Entertainment
Friday, February 23, 2024, 7:15 pm
It’s Time To Go - Feature Film
Director: Ananth Mahadevan
Duration: 90 minutes
Language: Marathi (English subtitles)
Actors: Dilip Prabhavalkar, Rohini Hattangady, Bharat Dhabolkar
Synopsis:
Inspired by a true story of an existential riddle in the life of an elderly couple who feel life should have a happy ending, and seek an unusual remedy for a dignified exit. “If you want a happy ending, you must know where to end your story.”
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 4:00 pm
Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 4:15 pm
Colours of Life - Documentary Film
Director: Praveen Morchhale
Duration: 60 minutes
Language: Hindi (English subtitles)
Actors: Praveen Morchhale
Synopsis:
A Film Director revisits the Himalayan mountain villages after 5 years of shooting a national award-winning feature film, in which local villagers appeared in various roles. He meets and observes the villagers’ lives, philosophy, ideas and invites them to a cinematic experience at The Himalayan Film Festival where some of them see cinema for the first time in their life.
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 5:15 pm
Naam (Identity) - Short Film
Director: Sooraj Gunjal
Duration: 23 minutes
Language: Hindi (English subtitles)
Actors: Anjali Patil, Palomi Ghosh
Synopsis:
A story of a single parent, who changes her identity to get a job as house help in order to survive. Her new workplace was the home of a young married couple who found themselves unexpectedly six months pregnant. As time went by, a genuine bond formed between the ladies. They forged a deep connection, often sharing their personal pregnancy experiences. Their bond is tested due to a significant misunderstanding.
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 6:00 pm
Reception and Entertainment
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 7:15 pm
Kabuliwala - Feature Film
Director: Suman Ghosh
Duration: 106 minutes
Language: Bengali, Hindi (English subtitles)
Actors: : Mithun Chakraborty, Abir Chatterjee, Anumegha Kahali
Synopsis:
“Kabuliwala” – timeless tale of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore is a story of a middle-aged Afghan man, Rahmat, whose heart overflows with fatherly love for a little girl, Mini in the bustling city of Kolkata set in the year of 1965. The film captures the period that encapsulates the essence of heartwarming relationships and the deep significance of love that knows no boundaries, transcending borders, religions and cultures.
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 9:15 pm
Awards Presentation