Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Kolkata Film Wins Best Narrative Short at KASHISH Pride Festival
Imagine a movie about two older women who fall in love.
This movie, made in Kolkata, won an award at a film festival in Mumbai.
It's a short film in Bengali.
The film shows how hard it can be for LGBTQ+ people, especially older folks, in a world that isn't always kind.
The story looks at some difficult issues, like how some people treat others badly and the challenges of being different.
The film shows the secret love of these women and the difficulties they face.
The film premiered in London and was shown in other places too.
The festival where it won was a celebration of LGBTQ+ films.
The film 'Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn' won at the KASHISH Pride Film Festival.
The film is a Bengali-language short film.
It explores elderly queer love.
The festival was held in Mumbai from June 4 to June 8.
The film touches on themes of domestic abuse and societal repression.
- Who
- The film, 'Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn', directed by Chandradeep Das, won the award.
- What
- A Bengali-language short film about elderly queer love won an award.
- When
- The award was presented at the KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, at the KASHISH Pride Film Festival.
- Why
- The film explores themes of LGBTQ+ issues and societal repression.
- Filmmaker's Location
- Kolkata
- Film Language
- Bengali-language
- Film Type
- Short film
- Award
- Best Narrative Short
- Festival
- KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2025
- Festival Dates
- June 4-8