Michelangelo Antonioni

Neena Gupta fondly recalled Pankaj Kapur's immense dedication during their National School of Drama days, calling him a senior they all looked up to. She revealed that aspiring actors believed learning commitment and hard work from him was essential. Gupta also highlighted Kapur's dedication to family. The duo later starred together in the iconic 1983 film 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'.

The year was 1994. Michelangelo Antonioni was already in a wheelchair. He was coming out of Nandan, which was that year’s venue for the then itinerant IFFI. A large crowd had gathered at the entrance for a glimpse of the Italian who had changed the concept of narrative in cinema.

The movie was ‘Blow Up’. Michelangelo Antonioni was the director and young photographer Nemai Ghosh was the viewer. He was watching the movie for the sixth time at the Metro cinema hall. An awe-struck Nemai had silently taken photos of the movie from a balcony seat.

Satyajit Ray the filmmaker has been showcased on several platforms.But there have been few displays of the other talents of the multifaceted genius that he was.

Veteran actors Jeetendra Kapoor and Ramesh Deo will be presented the lifetime achievement awards at the 11th Pune International Film Festival (Piff) starting on January 10.

There’s little that remains unanalyzed about Satyajit Ray’s cinema. But picking his mind drew the greatest filmmakers of his time like Wazda and Kurosawa.

Cannes Film Festival is set to fete French movie legend Alain Delon with an Honorary Palme d'Or.

The iconic star Jane Birkin died on Sunday.

The filmmaker mentions films by Akira Kurosawa and Satyajit Ray as his inspiration

Renowned Soviet-era film-maker Marlen Khutsiev, one of the country's most influential post-war directors, has died aged 93, the Russian Union of Cinematographers said on Tuesday.

Italian Cultural Institute to organise retrospective of iconic Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni

The concept of audio restoration is fast gaining ground with films, old and new, undergoing makeovers for archival purposes.

A bouquet of vintage classics will be screened inside a tent at the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival to recreate the first film shows that were held in the city a century ago.

Satyajit Ray's restored ‘Aranyer Din Ratri' was screened at Cannes Classics, reigniting discussions about the festival's complex relationship with the director. Despite 'Pather Panchali' winning an award in 1956, Ray's absence due to financial constraints marked a disconnect.

Dev Anand, a renowned Indian actor and filmmaker, was known for his professionalism and ability to create films on modest budgets. He had a keen eye for fresh locations and would personally visit them before incorporating them into the script. He had a great sense of music and would actively participate in the composition process. Dev Anand was also known for his modern aesthetics and ability to carry any costume. He had a wide network of friends, including influential figures from various sectors. Despite his fame, he remained humble and would personally connect with his fans. Dev Anand's films were often ahead of their time and tackled relevant issues. He had many unrealized projects and collaborations, showcasing his ambitious nature. Despite facing challenges towards the end of his career, Dev Anand maintained a positive attitude and was highly regarded for his humanity.

Should the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) be for the niche? Or should the festival, to be held between November 11 and 18, be a platform for both the esoteric and popular? If the list of the members of KIFF’s reconstituted general body is any indication, the second is what the government is looking at.

Apart from paying tribute to Soumitra Chatterjee, the 26th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will also be paying homage to two other legends who passed away due to Covid-related complications this year. While 84-year-old Argentine director and politician Fernando Solanas passed away on November 6 in Paris, 59-year-old South Korean director Kim Ki-duk breathed his last at a hospital in Latvia on December 11. The organizers are trying to screen at least one movie of both these directors who enjoy a cult status among Kolkata’s cine-lovers.

The copyright of three Satyajit Ray movies - 'Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne', 'Aranyer Din Ratri' and 'Pratidwandi' - may soon be sold off to a US film distribution company.

It was a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the Pune audience when veteran actors Jeetendra Kapoor and Ramesh Deo were presented with lifetime achievement awards at the 11th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) on Thursday evening at the City Pride in Kothrud.

Remembering Nemai Ghosh, Satyajit Ray’s still photographer for close on 25 years, who passed away on Wednesday

There is a sharp zaniness about JBDY which serves as a scathing antidote to the growing sense of collective dismay that the nation faced as extremism and inflation hit the nation hurling it towards damnation.

Many tomes have been penned on Kolkata in celebration of this city's culture, traditions, festivals, arts and people.One more will join their ranks soon, but this promises to be a lot different.

"Medusa Deluxe," a one-shot whodunnit set in a hairdressing contest, is the debut feature film of director Thomas Hardiman. The movie, which he describes as experimental and engaging, follows the murder of Mosca, the anticipated winner of the competition. The director spent a year writing the script while sitting in a hair salon. Inspired by the myth of Medusa, which he considers to be misogynistic, "Medusa Deluxe" challenges this mythology and the structure of storytelling genres. The film stars a cast including Clare Perkins, Kayla Meikle, Lilit Lesser, Debris Stevenson, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Kae Alexander, Harriet Webb, Darrell D'Silva, Luke Pasqualino and Heider Ali.

Goutam Ghose’s celebrated documentary on Satyajit Ray is finally being digitised. The Bengal government has started the process of restoring ‘Ray’ so that it can be shown on the big screen and be made available on DVDs.

Stalwart filmmakers Shyam Benegal and Sai Paranjpye rue the rigid unaccountability of Doordarshan, which has resulted in the loss of priceless documentary footage, exclusive interviews and several serials

Did India's tryst with film festivals begin at Kolkata's Eden Gardens? The first International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru in Mumbai.