Friday, September 18, 2020

Odisha: Sabyasachi Mahapatra’s ‘Sala Budha’ to be screened in Germany

Multiple National and international award winning filmmaker Sabyasachi Mohapatra’s film “Sala Budha” has been officially selected for the prestigious Indo-German Film week 2020 in Germany, scheduled from 24th to 30th September, 2020 at the historic Babylon theatre in Berlin.

The film will be screened multiple times including one on the opening day of the week-long festival.

“Sala Budha”, which portrays the rich art, culture & tradition of western Odisha, had won seven different awards at Odisha Sate Film Awards including best film and best director earlier. The film was also selected For International Film Festival Of India’s Indian Panorama Section in 2013.

Asked to provide his reaction on the recent development on 'Sala Budha', director of the film Sabyasachi Mahapatra said, “I am extremely happy and proud for this selection of my film. Indo-German film week has been a great platform for Indian films over the last many years.”

 Awarded with more than 40 different National and international awards, Sabyasachi Mohapatra is internationally known as the finest and most influential filmmaker of Odia cinema. He has won the prestigious National Film Awards for two consecutive years for his films AADIM VICHAR (The Ancient Justice) and PAHADA RA LUHA (Tears of the Mountain).

Most of his films have captured the beautiful and rich culture of tribal society in Western part of Odisha and its cultural heritage. In recognition to his lifetime contribution to Odia cinema, the prestigious Sambalpur University concurred on him with an honorary Doctorate degree. His movies have successfully ensured a high recognition and new identity to the rich cultures of Odisha.