Goutam Ghose: AI to Reshape Filmmaking, Learn from the South!

Filmmaker Goutam Ghose recently visited Chennai for the restoration of his films, expressing relief that his cinematic works will endure. He suggested that Bengali film producers should learn effective global marketing strategies from the thriving South Indian cinema industry, noting how films from Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam achieve worldwide distribution.

Ghose reflected on his five-decade career, witnessing the evolution from black and white to digital formats. He noted that while Europe adopted film restoration earlier, India is now increasingly understanding its importance. He anticipates significant changes in filmmaking due to Artificial Intelligence, likening the shift to the earlier adoption of digital technology and VFX, where adaptation is key to survival.

Planning a new film in Telugu, Ghose believes cinema can transcend language barriers with good interpreters, advocating for multilingual productions. He also lamented the homogenization of Indian metro cities, suggesting a loss of respect for architectural heritage, unlike in Europe, which he sees as a pity for national identity.