KOLKATA: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee Bijoya Sammilani in Eco Park, on Monday had a surprise in store for the world culture of Bengal.
Banerjee announced that the 27th edition of the International Film Festival in Kolkata (Kiff) will be held from January 7 to 14, 2022.
A first Bengal global music festival is also on the cards.
With the Red Road as a place, this festival will feature local artists and serves a global audience.
However, this music festival date has not been announced.
Both announcements were welcomed by members of the film and music fraternity.
There is also buzz that 27 Kiff may see a change in leadership with Parambrata Chatterjee at the helm of affairs.
When TOI got in touch with the head 26 Kiff, Raj Chakraborty, he said, “I am always there for Kiff, but I also believe that everyone should get a chance to work.
I have been chairman for two editions Kiff.
I have given this proposal to our minister and I await his decision.
On Monday program, he asked us to work hard and make the festival a success.
” Kiff team working in full swing to ensure the festival lives up to the expectations of cine-fans.
“There is a suggestion of Finland was chosen as the focus country.
However, the official decision has not been taken, “said a source.
centenary celebrations of the three film personalities are also being planned.
special segment will be held on Satyajit Ray, critic, director and film historian Chidananda Dasgupta and Hungarian director Miklós Jancsó and screenwriter.
Dasgupta directed ‘Image City’ (1961), ‘The Dance of Shiva’ (1968), The Stuff of Steel ‘(1969),’ Rakhto ‘(1973),’ Billet Pherat ‘(1972),’ Zaroorat Ki Purti ‘(1979 ) and ‘Amodini’ (1994) while the Jancso known for his’ The Round-Up ‘(1965),’ Csillagosok ‘(1967),’ Red Psalm “(1971) and ‘Electra, My Love’ (1974).
Plans are on to organize a tribute to Buddhadeb Dasgupta, who died on June 10 and Dilip Kumar, who died on July 7.