Guwahati: Film enthusiasts are in for a treat at the 17th Habitat Film Festival, scheduled to take place from May 16 to 25 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
This year’s festival boasts a compelling selection of cinematic works from across the nation, with a notable presence from Northeast India.
The festival will showcase six films from the Northeast, offering a glimpse into the region’s storytelling.
These include the Assamese films “Tarikh” and “Baghjan,” the Bodo film “Bibo Binanao (My Three Sisters),” the Manipuri films “Boong” and “Langdai Ama (The Juncture),” and the Galo film “Karken.”
The ten-day festival brings a curated selection of feature films, documentaries and short films from 2024-25 where screenings and discussions with filmmakers intertwine with collateral events such as film retrospectives, workshops, and book discussions.
The HFF, a platform for auteurs, cinephiles, and students, encourages collective viewing and the sharing of cinematic insights.
Apart from a viewing experience like no other with Dolby Atmos sound and top of the line projection technology, the HFF, as always, promises to broaden the intellectual horizons of cinephiles, providing a holistic experience.
This edition of the HFF will feature a special tribute to three significant figures in Indian cinema: Shyam Benegal, the pioneering force behind parallel cinema; film scholar Aruna Vasudev, Mother of Asian Cinema and founder of NETPAC; and Manoj Kumar, the beloved star of iconic patriotic films.
This commemoration will include an exhibition, a retrospective showcasing Shyam Benegal’s influential works, screenings of NETPAC award-winning films, and a special presentation of Manoj Kumar’s classic film, “Upkaar.”
Furthermore, the HFF will commemorate the birth centenary year of four iconic figures: Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Mohammed Rafi, and Talat Mahmood. This tribute will include special screenings, insightful discussions, and an exhibition showcasing the artistic posters of Raj Kapoor’s cinematic legacy.
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The HFF’s selection, featuring films in over 24 languages, underscores its commitment to representing the vast and varied landscape of Indian cinema.
