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Two Films Explore Love and Loneliness at Kolkata Fest

11/1/2025

Summary

Story summary

Amitabha Chaterji's experimental film "8" was selected for the Bengali Panorama at the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival.
Chaterji's film "8" explores love and loneliness over eight years through personal reflections.
Ram Kamal Mukherjee's "Lokkhikantopur Local" portrays the lives of three couples and their househelp, highlighting the connections that bind them in a bustling city.
Both films reflect contemporary themes of human connection and emotional complexity in post-Covid society.

History

Historical Context

The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival in 2021 showcased 132 films, reflecting societal themes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected over 200 million globally. Notable films like Amitabha Chaterji's "8" explored love and loneliness, highlighting the emotional complexities faced in urban life. This festival, founded in 1995, emphasizes the significance of storytelling in fostering human connection during challenging times.

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Story summary

Amitabha Chaterji's experimental film "8" was selected for the Bengali Panorama at the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival.
Chaterji's film "8" explores love and loneliness over eight years through personal reflections.
Ram Kamal Mukherjee's "Lokkhikantopur Local" portrays the lives of three couples and their househelp, highlighting the connections that bind them in a bustling city.
Both films reflect contemporary themes of human connection and emotional complexity in post-Covid society.

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