Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Tillotama Shome Film Opens Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025
The movie "Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox", featuring Tillotama Shome, will start the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in 2025.
It's about a woman named Maya in Kolkata and focuses on love and resilience.
The film was previously shown at the Berlin Film Festival.
The IFFM will happen in Melbourne, Australia, starting August 14th.
The festival director is excited to showcase the film as it celebrates the strength of independent cinema and the strength of women.
It's a story about everyday life.
"Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox", starring Tillotama Shome, will open the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025.
The film had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.
It explores themes of love, resilience, and strength in suburban Kolkata.
The IFFM will take place in Melbourne, Australia from August 14 to 24, 2025.
The film is co-directed by Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi.
- Who
- The film stars Tillotama Shome, co-produced by Shome and Jim Sarbh, and co-directed by Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi.
- What
- The film "Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox" will open the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025.
- When
- The IFFM 2025 begins on August 14, 2025.
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia.
- Why
- The film was chosen to exemplify independent cinema and highlight themes of love, resilience, and the strength of women.
Film Themes
Film's Perspective
Main Themes
Film Themes
The film is about the strength and spirit of women.
Film's Perspective
The film focuses on love and resilience in a Bengali context.
- Film Title
- Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox
- Director(s)
- Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi
- Starring
- Tillotama Shome
- Festival
- Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
- Opening Night
- Yes
- Opening Date
- August 14, 2025
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Sources
Tillotama Shome’s Baksho Bondi: Shadowbox to begin the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 with powerful performances
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025: Tillotama Shome starrer Baksho Bondi's screening to commence the ceremony