Shadowbox (film)

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Shadowbox
Directed by
  • Tanushree Das
  • Saumyananda Sahi
Screenplay bySaumyananda Sahi
Story byTanushree Das
Produced by
  • Naren Chandavarkar
  • Shaunak Sen
  • Aman Mann
  • Saumyananda Sahi
Starring
CinematographySaumyananda Sahi
Edited byTanushree Das
Music by
  • Benedict Taylor
  • Naren Chandavarkar
Production
companies
  • Jugaad Motion Pictures
  • Bridge PostWorks
Release date
Countries
  • India
  • France
  • United States
  • Spain
LanguageBengali

Shadowbox (Bengali: Baksho Bondi) is an upcoming Bengali-language drama film co-directed by Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi in their directorial debut. The film starring Tillotama Shome as Mays is set against the backdrop of a dusty Kolkata suburb, and is a powerful narrative of love, resilience, and the quiet strength of a working woman. [1] [2]

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It was selected in Perspectives at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and will be screened on 16 February 2025. [3] [4]

Synopsis

Maya lives with her husband, Sundar, and their son, Debu, in a Kolkata suburb. She works multiple jobs to support the family, while Sundar, an ex-soldier with Post-traumatic stress disorder, faces ridicule. Debu cares for his father, torn between love and embarrassment. Maya’s family offers no support, disapproving of her marriage. Despite her urging, Sundar refuses to work. One night, he disappears and becomes a murder suspect. When he returns days later, terrified and hungry, the family faces its greatest test.

Cast

Release

Shadowbox will have its world premiere on 16 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Perspectives. [5] [6]

Accolades

The film selected in the newly formed Perspectives competition will compete for Best First Feature Award. [7] [8]

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Best First Feature AwardShadowboxPending [9]

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