Join us for an eye opening selection of films from Bengal and the Indian sub-continent. The four day festival will be attended by international film talent, directors, producers, distributors and film / media personalities. Our 2025 programme will be taking place with a red carpet launch at the Barbican Centre, Europe's largest arts centre, followed by screenings at the Bank of England and closing in the heart of the East End, at the at Genesis Cinema on the 27th of April. In addition to the great line up of films, there will be other activities benefiting film makers from special talks to networking lunches and tours. Please see the programme details below for more information. |
VenuesBarbican Centre - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS Genesis Cinema- London E1 4UJ Bank of England
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Moringa Studios - www.moringastudios.co.uk BLOC @ Queen Mary University - ArtsOne Building, Queen Mary University of London, BLOC, 1 Westfield Way, London E1 4PD The Garden Cinema - 39-41 Parker Street, London WC2B 5PQ |
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Day 122.04.25Tuesday |
Due to Council Policy - Please check individual screens for age ratings. >>INFORMATION - Please note that all films being screened have been subtitled in English, even though some of the trailer links below are not. |
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VIP Launch: Red Carpet Reception - INVITE ONLY- |
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Time: 5:15pm Location: Barbican Cinema (2) Strictly by Invitiation Only |
The red carpet opening of the 8th London Bengali Film Festival, attended by film makers, press and dignitaries will be taking place at the Genesis Cinema. Introduction to the festival and a drinks reception with our VIP guests and sponsors who are joining us for the opening film. For press and other enquires to attend please email contact@lbff.co.uk. |
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FILM: Priyo Maloti - UK PREMIERE - Introduced by the Director / Followed by Q&A |
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Time: 5:45pm Location: Barbican Cinema, EC2Y 8DS Price: £13.00 |
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Synopsis: The 8th London Bengali Film Festival kicks off with a fierce drama performance about an expectant mother whose life spins out of control with a striking performance from Mehazabien Chowdhury. Despite hardships Maloti (Mehazabien Chowdhury) and her husband Polash have found solace in their loving relationship. In what should be the happiest of times celebrating their third wedding anniversary and expecting their first baby tragedy strikes. Already in shock and grieving Maloti must now battle against authorities, her in-laws and society to prove her husband's accidental death. This is the UK premiere of Dear Maloti, fresh from festival presentations around the world.. Dir: Shankha Das Gupta Duration: 1hr 56mins |
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Time: 8:30pm (Tuesday 22th April) Location: TBC |
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After party to celebrate the launch of the 8th London Bengali Film Festival at a trendy spot in the City. All welcome, subject to availability, but strongly advise to email us for guestlist priority. VENUE TBC |
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Day 223.04.25Wednesday |
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Synopsis: A special day forcused for our guests to see and experience Lonon.. |
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Day 324.04.2Thursday |
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LUNCH, Tour & DISCUSSION: Guildhall / Online
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Time: 11:30am Location: Guildhall Price: Invite Only / Online |
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Synopsis: A special discussion with representatives from the cultural sector, film makers, policymakers and young creatives. A not to be missed event looking at youth issues on film and film making for and from young people.Will be hosted live on our Facebook and Youtube accounts. Host: Munsur Ali |
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Day 425.04.25Friday |
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FILM: Ochin Pakhi (The unknown bird) + Conversation - UK PREMIERE - |
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Time: 2pm (Friday 25th April) Location: Bank of England, Musuem Price: £5 |
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Synopsis: The London Bengali Film festival are delighted to partner with the Bank of England for a special film screening and conversation of Benali folk music, Baul. Duration: 1hr 11mins + 20mins conversation |
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FILM: Binodiini - UK PREMIERE - |
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Time: 5pm (Friday 25th April) Location: BLOC @ QMU, E1 Price: £5 |
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Synopsis: Biopic of Binodini Dasi known as Nati Binodini, who had a successful career as a theater artist in Bengal between the ages 12to23 known for her innovations, creating a stage make-up style that blended European and Indian techniques. Dir: Ram Kamal Mukherjee Duration: 2hr 31mins |
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Day 526.04.25Saturday |
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FILM: Bhanu - UK PREMIERE - |
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Time: 2pm (Saturday 26th April) Location: Garden Cinema, WC2B Price: £14.00 |
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Synopsis: This crowd funding endeavour is a fictional biopic set in 1875 Calcutta, depicting ingenious aspirations of an adolescent, that traces the journey towards discovering his inner-self which ultimately manifests through his literary creations as he rises to become Rabindranath Tagore, the first Nobel laureate in Asia. Dir: Ayananshu Banerjeei Duration: 2hrs 13mins |
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Day 627.04.25Sunday |
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FILM: Kajolrekha - CLOSING FILM - |
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Time: 5pm (Sunday 27th April) Location: Genesis Cinema, E1 Price: £11.50 |
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Synopsis: 8th London Bengali Film Festival Closes with Giasuddin Selim's Visually Stunning Enchanting Tale "Kajolrekha". Dir: Giasuddin Selim Duration: 2hr 31mins |
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Time: 9pm (Sunday 27th April) Location: TBC |
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A special party for the whole team, all of our partners, supporters and volunteers... VENUE TBC |
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