Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox to open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 after Berlin acclaim
Baksho Bondi
– Shadowbox
, following its successful world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. The film, which garnered praise in Berlin's Perspective section, will mark its
Australian premiere
as the Opening Night selection on August 14 in Melbourne.
Starring
Tillotama Shome
in a deeply affecting lead role,
Baksho Bondi
is set in a dusty suburb of Kolkata and tells the story of Maya, a working woman whose quiet strength and emotional resilience form the heart of the narrative. Co-directed by
Tanushree Das
and Saumyananda Sahi in their directorial debut, the film has been celebrated for its tender storytelling, visual language, and layered portrayal of everyday life.
Reflecting on the film's journey, Shome said, 'Playing Maya was a lesson in listening to silences and finding strength in small acts. This film is a love letter to working women and to the quiet courage that so often goes unnoticed.'
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IFFM Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange expressed her admiration for the film, calling it 'extraordinary' and 'a celebration of Indian independent cinema.' She added that the film's themes of resilience and hope are universally resonant and perfectly align with the festival's commitment to bold and human-centric storytelling.
Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox
sets a powerful tone for IFFM 2025, reinforcing the festival's focus on showcasing diverse narratives that reflect real lives and inner strength.
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