Vanda SvobodovaThe Indian Film Festival in Prague is celebrating its 20th edition this year, taking place from October 12th to 14th at the iconic Světozor cinema. The festival’s journey began in 2003 as the Bollywood Film Festival, initially hosting screenings for a small group of enthusiasts at Prague’s FAMU and NoD club. In 2004, it found its true home at the Aero Cinema and, by 2005, permanently settled at Světozor Cinema, becoming the epicenter of Indian cinema in the city.
Over the past nineteen years, the festival has showcased a wide array of films, including classics, contemporary pieces, black and white, vibrant technicolor, and even a 3D film. It has embraced films from various Indian regions such as Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, and Bengali, and even welcomed Nepali and Pakistani films. The screens have lit up with an array of genres, ranging from typical box office blockbusters (comedy, drama, thriller, crime, horror, etc.) to avant-garde, experimental, student, animation, queer, and documentary films.
The 20th edition promises yet another eclectic mix of exceptional films produced by both major studios and independent filmmakers across India. As part of the celebration, an exhibition featuring film and festival posters from previous editions will also be on display starting early October.
To complete the Indian experience, the festival will offer authentic cuisine from Indian restaurants and the beloved traditional drink masala chai. Additionally, attendees can look forward to the resounding return of the Bollywood fair. However, the true tradition that steals the show is the Bollywood dance party. This year, the party will reach its crescendo on Saturday, October 14, at the P.M. Club on Trojicka Street.
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