Prime Video: Cinema is the window to our hearts, through which we can feel society, culture and humanity very deeply. In today’s digital age, when most OTT platforms are dominated by only spicy entertainment, Prime Video has presented a very valuable gift to Indian cinema lovers.
Parallel Cinema gets a new flight
This special collection of NFDC, i.e. National Film Development Corporation, includes those films which are considered to be the soul of the alternative and regional movement of Indian cinema. These are the films that neither got lost in the glitter of the box office nor ran after stardom; rather, they presented the truth of society boldly through stories.
Till now, these films were limited only to international film festivals, late-night screenings of DD National or old DVDs. But with this move of Prime Video, these films have now become easily accessible to a new and digital India.
An attempt to preserve the heritage of cinema
This special collection includes classic works of legendary filmmakers like Satyajit Ray, Shyam Benegal, Mira Nair, and Kalpana Lajmi. Films like Gandhi, Salaam Bombay!, Rudaali, Agantuk, Mirch Masala, and Ghare Baire are not only the pride of Indian cinema but also global cinema. These are the stories that not only won national awards but also brought glory to India at prestigious international forums like Cannes, Oscars, and Venice.
While Gandhi received many big honours like Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe, Salaam Bombay! also received Caméra d’Or and an Oscar nomination at Cannes. These films are not only made to be seen, but also to be felt.
In many languages, from many perspectives
A big feature of this collection is that it also reflects the diversity of India. Films like Agantuk and Ghare Baire from Bengali, Bangarwadi and Doghi from Marathi, Parintam from Malayalam, Marupakkam from Tamil, Stree and Tiladanam from Telugu, and Persi from Gujarati are also included here.
These films from every language and every region depict the story, struggle and emotions of their respective societies in such a beautiful way that the viewer starts considering himself a part of the story.
Not just entertainment, but food for thought
This collection does not just provide entertainment, it inspires thought. It reminds us that cinema is not just the dance and song of the hero and heroine, but it is a mirror in which we can see our society, its problems and possibilities.
Topics like caste, gender, displacement, memories, struggle and self-respect have been raised very sensitively in these films. This is the reason why these films seem as relevant today as they were in their time.
Prime Video and NFDC Commendable Efforts
This move by Prime Video is not just a gift to Indian cinephiles but also a tribute to the filmmakers who created great cinema without any frills, only on the basis of truth and artistry. Gaurav Bhasin, Head of Marketplace, Prime Video, said that whether you are a true cinephile or are just starting to know Indian cinema, this collection of NFDC is a wonderful treasure for you.
Disclaimer: This article is written for informational purposes only. The information given in it is based on publicly available details from Prime Video and NFDC. Readers are advised to visit the official website of the respective platform and read the complete information and rules before subscribing to any service.
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