Celebrating Cinematic Diversity at Kolkata Film Festival

The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival, screening 215 films from 39 countries, will run from November 6-13. The festival inaugurates with 'Saptapadi', attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Highlights include 19 Polish films and sections like 'Unheard India' and the centenary tribute to legendary filmmakers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 28-10-2025 21:44 IST | Created: 28-10-2025 21:44 IST
Celebrating Cinematic Diversity at Kolkata Film Festival
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The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will feature 215 films from 39 countries, scheduled from November 6-13 at 21 Kolkata venues, announced state minister Aroop Biswas.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the festival, screening the classic 'Saptapadi' starring Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen. Details about other esteemed guests will follow shortly.

The festival highlights include 185 feature films, 30 short films, and a focus on Polish cinema. Sections like 'Unheard India' and tributes to directors like Ritwik Ghatak place cultural diversity and cinematic excellence at the forefront.

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