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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee's short film screened at the House of Commons
Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee with others at the House of Commons for the screening of his short film HOME Interdisciplinary artiste Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee was recently invited to the House of Commons in the British Parliament for the screening of his short film HOME. The film is inspired by a poem by poet Arundhathi Subramaniam. The event drew a select, eclectic audience and was followed by an engaging discussion exploring the layered themes of the film and the global positioning of Bengali cinema. The session was chaired by MP Rupa Huq, who steered the dialogue alongside Jonathan Kennedy, Programme Lead of the Venice Biennale; Koushik Chatterjee, President of Bengal Heritage Foundation; and Suranjan Som. The screening prompted a rich exchange with attendees delving into the political undertones of the film and its relevance to diaspora narratives and cultural displacement. MP Rupa Huq moderating the screening Among the audience was Rohit K Dasgupta, assistant professor at The London School of Economics and Political Science, who highlighted the shifting content dynamics in Bengali cinema and the challenges of segment mapping within the industry. 'House of Commons is not only a prestigious venue but also the melting pot of British politics. I am glad my film has evoked some very important premises that relate to the diaspora and their expressions. It's not a gender war anymore but the battle of identity,' said Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee, reflecting on the reception of his film. Following this milestone, Chatterjee is set to continue his UK tour with a series of performances and cultural engagements across the country.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee's directorial debut to be screened at the House of Commons
Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee Interdisciplinary artiste Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee's directorial debut HOME is all set to be screened at the House of Commons in the British Parliament on June 23. The screening, supported by the UK-based Bengal Heritage Foundation, comes at a time when the idea of 'home' is under global scrutiny, and is fragmented by questions of identity, belonging, and displacement. Inspired by Arundhathi Subramaniam's poem, HOME is similar to a meditation on the noise and silence that define displacement, echoing the fractures that persist in a rapidly polarising world. The short film also engages deeply with gender politics, featuring twelve leading women actors from the Kolkata film industry in a powerful ensemble. Aparajita Adhya in HOME Presented by National Award-winning actor Rituparna Sengupta and mentored by veteran theatre personality Sohag Sen, the film was earlier screened at the Kolkata International Film Festival, Birmingham Indian Film Festival, and the IVIEW WORLD Human Rights Film Festival in Delhi. 'I am very glad that the film is being screened at the House of Commons,' says Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee, adding, 'Hopefully it will raise some important questions about diasporic identity, discrimination on all counts and, of course, the lens of gender.' Speaking on the initiative, Koushik Chatterjee, president, Bengal Heritage Foundation, noted: 'We believe in narrowing gaps, promoting diversity, and upholding artistic visions that reflect the times. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Direct Shopping From Adidas Franchise Store, Up To 50% Off Original Adidas Shop Now Undo The short film is an important manifestation of the times we live through.' The screening at such a significant international platform not only underlines the global relevance of the film's themes but also reinforces the growing recognition of independent Indian voices on matters of identity, gender, and human rights. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
