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Shubha and Me: A Painter's Life Through Ghose's Lens
16 Jan
Summary
- Filmmaker Goutam Ghose screened his documentary Shubha and Me.
- The film explores painter Shuvaprasanna's connection to Kolkata and crows.
- It also documents Shuvaprasanna's friendship and collaborations with Günter Grass.
Filmmaker Goutam Ghose recently screened his documentary, Shubha and Me, at the KCC Amphitheatre. The film is a personal dialogue between Ghose and painter Shuvaprasanna, crafted over years of interaction. It uniquely moves beyond traditional documentary structures to offer intimate insights.
The documentary traces Shuvaprasanna's enduring relationship with Kolkata, exploring his fascination with crows, which he describes as "ancient guardians." It also highlights his profound friendship and artistic collaborations with Nobel laureate Günter Grass, using rare footage and recollections.
Ghose deliberately wove in music and visuals from his own films to evoke nostalgia and underscore artistic freedom across mediums. Shubha and Me is a lyrical exploration of Shuvaprasanna's philosophy, his inspirations, and his international artistic dialogues, ultimately serving as a meditation on creativity itself.
