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What's remembered, lives. What's archived, stays. Despite all our interest in nostalgia and passion for movies, too little has been done to document the history of Bengal's cinema from the previous century. The pandemic came as a wake-up call for us. As a passionate group of film enthusiasts, we decided to create a digital platform that inspires artists and audiences alike. That's how Bengal Film Archive (BFA) was conceived as a bilingual e-archive. At this one-stop digital cine-cyclopedia, we have not just tried to archive facts, trivia, features, interviews and biographical sketches but also included interactive online games regarding old and contemporary Bengali cinema
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SOUND OF MUSIC
Sound of Music

Since the advent of the talkie era, playback has played a big role in Bengali cinema. From Kanan Devi’s Ami banaphool go to Arati Mukhopadhyay’s Ami Miss Calutta  our films have a song for every emotion. In this segment, BFA tunes in to the music composers, singers and lyricists who made all that happen. The bonus is a chance to listen to the BFA-curated list of hits across seven decades!

Because "Change" was a major global release, Lisa Stansfield fans often distinguish between three primary video edits: Primary Locations Visual Tone Steve Lowe Lisbon, Portugal Vibrant, scenic, and atmospheric US Version Stefan Würnitzer United Kingdom Often includes "Real Life Documentary" style footage International Version Steve Lowe Lisbon, Portugal

: The video prominently features the Monument of the Discoveries at the beginning and the 25 de Abril Bridge over the Tagus River in later scenes.

Released alongside the single in 1991, this version was directed by and serves as the primary visual for the European and international markets. It was filmed on location in Lisbon, Portugal , and is celebrated for its lush, atmospheric use of color that contrasts with the more "documentary" or black-and-white styles of other versions.

: The edit mixes close-ups of Stansfield against high-key light backgrounds with scenic shots of her on a balcony at night during thunderstorms and sitting on a beach.

Similar to the Colour Version, often grouped under the same edit

The "Colour Version" remains the most recognized edit internationally, capturing the soulful, uplifting energy of the track, which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.

The of Lisa Stansfield 's 1991 hit "Change" is a specific visual edit of the song's European music video. While several versions of the video exist to cater to different markets, the "Colour Version" distinguishes itself through its vibrant palette and distinct Lisbon-based cinematography. Overview of the Colour Version

: The official high-definition "Colour Version" can be viewed on platforms like YouTube and is available for streaming on Apple Music . Distinguishing Between Versions

OUR FILMS
This archive is essentially a celebration of cinema from Bengal through words and still images. Yet, no celebration of cinema is complete without a tribute from moving images. In this section, BFA presents short films about unsung foot soldiers, forgotten studios and ageing single screens that have silently contributed to make cinema larger-than-life. For us, their unheard stories deserve to be in the limelight as much as those of the icons who have created magic in front of the lens.
BFA Originals
Lost?

The iconic Paradise Cinema has been a cherished part of Kolkata's cine history. Nirmal De’s Sare Chuattor marked its first Bengali screening in 1953, amidst a legacy primarily dedicated to Hindi films. From the triple-layered curtains covering its single screen to the chilled air from the running ACs wafting through its doors during intervals, each detail of Paradise’s majestic allure is still ingrained in the fond memories of its patrons. One such patron is Junaid Ahmed. BFA joins this Dharmatala resident as he recollects his days of being a witness to paradise on earth in this Bijoy Chowdhury film

House of Memories
House of Memories

Almost anyone with a wee bit of interest in cinema from Bengal can lead to Satyajit Ray's rented house on Bishop Lefroy Road. But how many know where Ajoy Kar, Asit Sen, Arundhati Devi or Ritwik Ghatak lived? Or for that matter, Prithviraj Kapoor or KL Saigal during their Kolkata years? In case you are among those who walk past iconic addresses without a clue about their famous residents, this section is a must-watch for you. We have painstakingly tried to locate residential addresses of icons from the early days of their career and time-travelled to 2022 to see how the houses are maintained now.