30th Kolkata International Film Festival: A Focus on French Cinema
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | France to Feature Prominently at 30th Kolkata International Film Festival |
| Festival Dates | December 4-11, 2024 |
| Focus Country | France (with a spotlight on contemporary French women filmmakers) |
| Films Screened | 175 films from 41 countries, including 127 feature films, 28 shorts & documentaries |
| Notable Films | Classic French films, Indian language films, Bengali Panorama films |
| Key Speakers | Vidya Balan (interaction with Sangeeta Dutta), R Balki (Satyajit Ray Memorial Lecture) |
| Interactive Sessions | Focus on women filmmakers from France and young filmmakers |
| Festival Venues | 20 venues across Kolkata |
| Total Shows | 290 shows |
| Theme & Logo Unveiling | Unveiled by Aroop Biswas, Indranil Sen, Goutam Ghosh |