"Thinking of Him" Screening, on Tagore‍‍`s 163rd birth anniversary

Instituto Cervantes New Delhi, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in India, will organise a special screening of the film "Thinking of Him" on Rabindranath Tagore's 163^rd birth anniversary. The film stars Victor Banerjee, Raima Sen, Eleonora Wexler, and Hector Bordoni in pivotal roles. The event aims to commemorate Tagore's profound impact on literature and spirituality and his role in fostering cultural connections between India and Latin America. The screening is scheduled for 6 PM on May 8, 2024, at Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi.

An Indo-Argentinean co-production directed by Pablo Cesar, "Thinking of Him" delves into the untold chapter of Tagore's life during his 1924 visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The film portrays Tagore's spiritual bond with Victoria Ocampo, an Argentine writer, highlighting their spiritual connection and its influence on Ocampo's literary pursuits. Through Tagore's lens, viewers witness a love, compassion, and cross-cultural understanding narrative.

Commenting on the significance of the film's screening, Suraj Kumar, the noted Indian filmmaker and producer, expressed his excitement, stating, "It's an immense honour to present 'Thinking of Him' on Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary. This film celebrates Tagore's universal values of love and compassion, resonating deeply with audiences worldwide."

The Padma Bhushan awarded actor Victor Banerjee, who is best known for his work in critically acclaimed films directed by the likes of Satyajit Ray, David Lean, and Roman Polanski, shared his insights on Tagore's enduring legacy, remarking, "Doing a Paramhansa Yogananda or a Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore is probably my biggest challenge as an actor. I can't rate any of the other fictional films with the portrayal of a personality that's as great as Tagore. Tagore's message of love and compassion remains as relevant today as it was during his time. Through 'Thinking of Him,' we aim to honour Tagore's vision of a more empathetic and interconnected world."

Dr Oscar Pujol, Director of Instituto Cervantes New Delhi, emphasised the film's role in fostering cultural dialogue between India and Latin America, stating, "This unique movie 'Thinking of him' describes the long month stay of Tagore in Argentina in 1924 and his relation with Argentinean writer Victoria Ocampo. Much has been written about the platonic relationship between Tagore and Ocampo. Still, we should see this movie as a symbol of an unfulfilled promise: the relation of Tagore with Argentina, of course, but above all with Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world. "

Following the screening, Murtaza Ali Khan, film critic and curator, will moderate a panel discussion featuring esteemed panellists Ms Cecilia Ines Silberberg, Chargee d'affaires, Embassy of the Argentine Republic in India, Dr Oscar Pujol, Prof. S.P. Ganguly, and Suraj Kumar. The discussion will delve into Tagore's influence on India-Latin America relations and the enduring relevance of his values in today's world.

(Press Release)

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