The Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the Odia Cinefest 2024, drawing a full house of eager cinema enthusiasts. The event, organized by the Institute for Promotion and Research on Odisha’s Cultural Heritage (IPROCH), showcased a lineup of four remarkable films over the weekend. Headlining the festival were two National award-winning movies – ‘Matira Manisha’ and ‘Adim Vichar,’ directed by Mrinal Sen and Sabyasachi Mohapatra, respectively. The former gained additional significance as it was screened on the acclaimed filmmaker Mrinal Sen’s centenary birth anniversary. ‘Adim Vichar’ presented a compelling narrative of the ancient justice system within Odisha’s Kondh tribe.
In addition to these classics, the festival featured two recent successful films – ‘Daman’ and ‘My Sweet Housewife.’ ‘Daman’ depicted the heroic efforts of a young doctor combating malaria in Malkangiri district, while ‘My Sweet Housewife’ explored subtle complexities within a middle-class Odia couple’s relationship. The festival attracted a stellar lineup of artists from the film, television, theatre, and art industries. Renowned figures like director Sabyasachi Mohapatra, internationally-acclaimed filmmaker and producer Jitendra Mishra, film critic Surya Deo, actor Pritiraj Satapathy, actress Naina Dash, and eminent sculptor Jagannath Panda graced the occasion.
The intermission between films was adorned with a flute recital by Biswajit Mohapatra, featuring popular old Odia tunes, which captivated the audience. Each film screening was preceded by a panel discussion, offering insights from the producers, directors, and actors, skillfully moderated by Charudutta Panigrahi. IPROCH took the opportunity to announce a short film contest, promising attractive prizes and evaluation by an eminent jury. This marked the second edition of the Odia film festival organized by IPROCH in Delhi, following the inaugural event in 2011, commemorating 75 years of Odia cinema. The institute aims to actively showcase Odisha’s soft power, encompassing its rich arts, culture, music, heritage, films, and theatre in the national capital while promoting it globally.
The Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the Odia Cinefest 2024, drawing a full house of eager cinema enthusiasts. The event, organized by the Institute for Promotion and Research on Odisha’s Cultural Heritage (IPROCH), showcased a lineup of four remarkable films over the weekend. Headlining the festival were two National award-winning movies – ‘Matira Manisha’ and ‘Adim Vichar,’ directed by Mrinal Sen and Sabyasachi Mohapatra, respectively. The former gained additional significance as it was screened on the acclaimed filmmaker Mrinal Sen’s centenary birth anniversary. ‘Adim Vichar’ presented a compelling narrative of the ancient justice system within Odisha’s Kondh tribe.
In addition to these classics, the festival featured two recent successful films – ‘Daman’ and ‘My Sweet Housewife.’ ‘Daman’ depicted the heroic efforts of a young doctor combating malaria in Malkangiri district, while ‘My Sweet Housewife’ explored subtle complexities within a middle-class Odia couple’s relationship. The festival attracted a stellar lineup of artists from the film, television, theatre, and art industries. Renowned figures like director Sabyasachi Mohapatra, internationally-acclaimed filmmaker and producer Jitendra Mishra, film critic Surya Deo, actor Pritiraj Satapathy, actress Naina Dash, and eminent sculptor Jagannath Panda graced the occasion.
The intermission between films was adorned with a flute recital by Biswajit Mohapatra, featuring popular old Odia tunes, which captivated the audience. Each film screening was preceded by a panel discussion, offering insights from the producers, directors, and actors, skillfully moderated by Charudutta Panigrahi. IPROCH took the opportunity to announce a short film contest, promising attractive prizes and evaluation by an eminent jury. This marked the second edition of the Odia film festival organized by IPROCH in Delhi, following the inaugural event in 2011, commemorating 75 years of Odia cinema. The institute aims to actively showcase Odisha’s soft power, encompassing its rich arts, culture, music, heritage, films, and theatre in the national capital while promoting it globally.
