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Film Screenings & Festivals in Kolkata
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Film culture in Kolkata has an address: Nandan, the state film centre on AJC Bose Road that Satyajit Ray inaugurated in 1985. It screens Bengali releases, world cinema and retrospectives through the year and anchors the Kolkata International Film Festival, India's third-oldest, whose 32nd edition is scheduled for 16 to 23 December 2026. Festival screenings spread to Rabindra Sadan, Sisir Mancha and Nazrul Tirtha in New Town. Outside festival week, film societies, foreign cultural centres and university departments run curated screenings and discussions, often free, and short-film and documentary festivals take place through the winter. The multiplexes at South City, Quest and the Salt Lake and New Town malls carry the mainstream releases, with an IMAX screen at South City. This page lists festival screenings, premieres, retrospectives and film-club shows across Kolkata, Salt Lake and New Town.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Kolkata International Film Festival 2026?
The 32nd edition is scheduled for 16 to 23 December 2026, with Nandan as the hub.
What is Nandan?
The West Bengal government's film centre near Rabindra Sadan metro station, opened in 1985, with three screens showing Bengali, Indian and international films.
Are there free film screenings in Kolkata?
Yes. Film societies, cultural centres and university film clubs hold free or low-cost screenings, usually with registration.
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