17th Habitat Film Festival Bridges Generations Through Iconic Indian Films

 


Film Festivals serve as cultural bridges that unite generations via the enduring power of storytelling, going beyond simple film exhibitions. This philosophy is embodied by the 17th Habitat Film Festival (HFF), which is starting today till 25th May at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi and honouring the diverse landscape of Indian Cinema and its long history.

The Film Festival this year honours the pioneers who have had a lasting impact on the Film Industry. Mahmood Farooqui's special performance, "Dastan-e-Raj Kapoor," commemorates the centennial of Raj Kapoor's birth. One of his Iconic Indian Films, “Awaara” will next be screened. A documentary by Siddharth Kak that provides insights into Kapoor's cinematic journey and an exhibition of old posters complete this.

A retrospective of Shyam Benegal's creation will also be shown during the Film Festival. It will begin with his debut film, “Ankur”, which introduced viewers to Shabana Azmi.

To honour his significant contribution to the Film Industry, Manoj Kumar's patriotic masterpiece Upkar will be screened. The Film Festival will also pay homage to the centenaries of the births of Talat Mahmood, Tapan Sinha, and Mohammed Rafi, with screenings and conversations that highlight their contributions to Classic Indian Cinema.

The Film Festival, which emphasizes variety, features films in 24 Indian languages that tackle topics like social concerns in Swaha, Appuram, and Aajoor, and environmental challenges in Raavsaheb and Sangala. Feminist documentaries that showcase diverse narratives in Indian Cinema, such as All That We Own by Aprajita Gupta, Making Space by Nikita Parikh, and Log Kya Kahenge by Rafina Khatun, will also be shown at the Film Festival.

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes 2024, will be exhibited as part of the Film Festival Circuit, marking an important milestone for Indian Cinema internationally.

The Film Festival also features six films from Northeast India, including the Galo film Karken, the Manipuri films Boong and Langdai Ama (The Juncture), the Assamese films Tarikh and Baghjan, and the Bodo film Bibo Binanao (My Three Sisters).

The 17th Habitat Film Festival, which reflects the dynamic progression of Iconic Indian Films within the larger framework of global cinema, is essentially a monument to the timeless ability of Classic Indian Cinema to bridge generations. As the festival progresses, it serves as further evidence of the importance of Film Festivals as venues for cross-cultural interaction and cinematic celebration.

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