Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee’s silent film gets praise

A full house, a silent film that spoke volumes, and an audience left contemplating long after the credits rolled—Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee’s HOME made its mark at the I View World International Film Festival in New Delhi.

Held at Travancore Palace, the screening attracted an eclectic mix of film enthusiasts, including author and poet Taslima Nasreen. With every seat occupied, the audience immersed themselves in a film that conveyed its message through visuals, exploring gender beyond rigid definitions.

A silent film that Spoke loudly

Presented by Rituparna Sengupta, the film offered a deeply personal interpretation of an Arundhathi Subramaniam poem, unfolding through evocative imagery rather than dialogue. Speaking about the project, Rituparna remarked, "I have always nurtured talent, and Sujoy is a powerhouse. I am glad I could present this film."

The film clearly struck a chord. Educationist Madhuban Ganguly described the experience, saying, "This film has left me in a zone of trance and imagination. I am soaking in every bit of it."

A lasting impression

Even after the screening, HOME continued to spark discussion. An audience member later wrote to Chatterjee, reflecting on the film’s impact:

"I enjoyed your debut film direction immensely—powerful visuals that narrated a story beyond the veil of dialogue. The interpretation of the poem was deeply poignant, yet uniquely your own."