Kolkata, Nov 15 (UNI) In order to enable many more people to enjoy good films
in a theatre, the West Bengal Government-owned Chalachchitra Satabarsha
Bhaban in Tollygunge has started shows at affordable rates of Rs 30 and Rs 50
when multiplex shows at Rs 200 or higher are not an affordable option for many.
The hall has capacity for seating 157 people.
This complex is located beside MR Bangur Hospital, at the site that once
housed Radha Studio.
The complex also has a separate division for film preservation.
There would be three shows from 2 PM. From 10 AM to 2 PM, the hall would
function as a preview theatre, where previews of films would be held.
Films in three formats can be shown here – DCP (digital cinema package, the
current popular format), film and DVD.
For showing from films, a projector for projecting 35mm films has been set up.
Many old films which have not been digitised can be shown using this and hence,
this arrangement would help many students and scholars of cinema.
The DVD format would help new filmmakers to show their work as converting to
DCP format is costly.
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