Kolkata Fest Spotlights Global Migrant Stories

The 12th Kolkata People's Film Festival is set to spotlight the diverse narratives of immigrant lives. Among the 39 films scheduled, a significant portion focuses on the resilience of communities facing displacement. These include stories of Bengali migrants in Kerala and Bangladeshi immigrants in the United States.

The festival programming team observed strong commonalities in the stories of South Asian migrants across 10 selected films. These films explore themes of belonging, struggle for rights, and the search for identity in new lands. One featured film, 'See Me, When You Leave,' uses sound design to depict the journey of migrant workers from West Bengal to Kerala.

Another compelling film, 'A Dream Called Khushi,' follows a Rohingya girl's fight for educational rights within the world's largest refugee camp. The festival promises a rich tapestry of human experiences, celebrating the strength and adaptability of people navigating new beginnings in unfamiliar territories.