When
Mrinal Sen passed away last year on December Bengali cinema knew the loss was irrepressible since the iconic filmmaker was well known for supporting young filmmakers with new ideas and vision.
And on April 26, the 32
nd edition of
International Forum of New Cinema
is all set to introduce the
Mrinal Sen Memorial Award
paying homage to the master filmmaker.
So, who will be bestowed with the first edition of the prestigious award this year? It’s none other than
Abhishek Saha whose debut directorial ‘
Uronchondi
’ received appreciation from all corners last year.
Touted to be the first road movie in Bengali cinema, ‘Uronchondi’ narrates the story of four different people who embark on a journey together. The plot follows three female protagonists from three different generations - Chitra Sen, Sudiptaa Chakraborty and newcomer Rajnandini Paul, and a young lorry driver Chottu played by Amartya Roy.
There are so many instances in our society in which women from a very young age confront oppression, torment and debauchery. The characters Chitra Sen, Sudiptaa and Rajnandini are playing portray the faces of such women who eventually stand apart after facing years of abuse and repression.
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