Nandan Film Selection Sparks Outcry

Recent weeks have seen growing discontent among filmmakers regarding Nandan's film screening practices. Arjunn Dutta, whose 'Deep Fridge' received the Best Bengali Feature Film award nationally, publicly questioned why his film was assigned a 1 PM slot. He argued that such an unfavorable time undermines critically acclaimed works and wondered if a prime 6 PM slot could be secured.

Filmmaker Pratim D Gupta echoed these concerns, stating his film 'Ranna Bati' was denied a screening, with assurances that "better films" were prioritized. He noted that films released before and after his were scheduled, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of Nandan's selection criteria. Indie filmmakers also expressed disappointment over a retrospective overshadowing new releases.

Discussions have intensified, calling for a clearer, more transparent system in Nandan's film selection and scheduling. While Nandan officials mentioned a committee evaluates films for aesthetic suitability, the lack of a formal rating system and subjective criteria fuel these ongoing debates about nurturing new cinematic talent versus showcasing established works.