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Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySuman Ghosh
Written bySuman Ghosh
Starring
CinematographySoumik Haldar
Edited bySankha
Music byDebojyoti Mishra
Release dates
Running time
80 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagesBengali
Hindi
English

Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen is a 2024 Indian documentary film directed by Suman Ghosh. It chronicles the career and life of filmmaker, actor, and cultural figure Aparna Sen, known for her contributions to Indian parallel cinema through films like 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) and Parama (1985). The documentary premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on 27 January 2024, in the Cinema Regained strand.[1] It was released theatrically in India on 3 January 2025.[2][3]

Synopsis

The film follows Aparna Sen as she revisits locations where she filmed 36 Chowringhee Lane, Parama, and Paromitar Ek Din, guided by director Suman Ghosh. Sen discusses her feminist themes and political views, including critiques of right-wing politics in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer.[4] It includes interviews with collaborators and archival footage from her films, highlighting her role as editor of the Bengali magazine Sananda.[5]

Cast

Production

Suman Ghosh, a National Award-winning filmmaker, began the project in 2022 after interviewing Sen in Santiniketan, focusing on her career as a director, actor, and journalist.[4] Structured as a “road movie,” it explores themes like feminism in Parama.[6] Archival footage for 36 Chowringhee Lane was sourced through negotiations with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).[7] Shot by Soumik Haldar, edited by Sankha, and scored by Debojyoti Mishra, the film faced distribution challenges but gained screenings due to Sen’s prominence.[8]

Reception

The documentary was praised for its portrayal of Aparna Sen. Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express called it “a lively portrait of an artiste,” noting its use of location revisits in Kolkata.[9] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it “essential viewing” for its balanced narrative.[10] Anandabazar Patrika lauded its exploration of Sen’s personal complexities, questioning her reliance on male companionship.[11] Subhash K Jha of Times Now described it as a “fascinating voyage” through Sen’s life and films, praising its intimate storytelling.[12]

Distribution and Exhibition

Screened at festivals in Houston, New York, Vienna, Stuttgart, London, and Kolkata, the film ran at PVR Inox, a rarity for documentaries.[13] Ghosh planned an OTT release after the festival circuit.[14]

References

  1. ^ Niyogi, Agnivo (19 December 2023). "Suman Ghosh's documentary on Aparna Sen to premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam in January 2024". Telegraph India. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  2. ^ ঘোষ, সুদীপ (4 January 2025). "অপর্ণা সেন নামক তথাকথিত অর্ধপ্রহেলিকার সমাধান সুমন ভালই করেছেন". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  3. ^ Bhanja, Sandipta (5 December 2024). "KIFF 2024: 'পরমা' তথ্যচিত্রে 'ব্যক্তি অপর্ণা'কে উদযাপন সুমন ঘোষের". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  4. ^ a b c Das, Shantunu (4 January 2025). "Suman Ghosh on making a documentary on Aparna Sen: 'We have a habit of celebrating people posthumously'". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 8 February 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Aparna Sen-Suman Ghosh Rotterdam 'Parama' Links to Satyajit Ray". Variety. 29 January 2024. Archived from the original on 9 January 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Suman Ghosh's documentary is a fitting salute to Aparna Sen". Telegraph India. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  7. ^ Chatterji, Shoma (18 February 2024). "Suman Ghosh's Aparna Sen Docu is a Complete Film With Beautiful Background Score". The Quint. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen Documentary, Just Screened at Rotterdam, Traces Her Career Graph". News18. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  9. ^ Gupta, Shubhra (4 January 2025). "Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen review: A lively portrait of an artiste". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  10. ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (27 January 2024). "Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen Review: Overdue documentary should be essential viewing, 3.5 stars". NDTV. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  11. ^ "Review of Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen, a documentary on Aparna Sen". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 27 January 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  12. ^ Jha, Subhash K (5 January 2025). "Parama: A Journey With Aparna Sen Takes Us Through Her Life And Films". Times Now. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  13. ^ Dasgupta, Priyanka (12 December 2024). "Aparna Sen documentary 'Parama' receives rave reviews at KIFF". Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  14. ^ Ramnath, Nandini (3 February 2024). "Aparna Sen's decades-long journey as a director is focus of documentary Parama". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 4 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
fonte: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Parama:_A_Journey_with_Aparna_Sen
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