Feature Film
Kathantara
(Another Story, 2005)
Producer: Dr. Iti Samanta
Film is the most powerful medium of expression. Kadambini Media Pvt. Ltd. has stepped into films with its debut production ‘Kathantara’ (Another Story) Directed by Himansu Khatua based on the aftermath tragedy of Super-cyclone. The Protagonist of the film, Kalpana a second generation refugee from East Bengal struggles after losing her husband and family in the 1999 Super-Cyclone. Deepankar a TV reporter from Bangladesh offers to marry the young widow. But Kalpana turns down the offer which needs moving out to the land of their forefathers. She stays back in her adopted homeland despite serious adversities including deportation threat. Kalpana fights back for her birthright.
Feature Film
Krantidhara
(Coup de Grace, 2014)
Based on the story ‘Jhadaparara Surya’ by Dr. Iti Samanta
She is the proverbial daughter-in-law that anyone could aspire for. In a family of half a dozen individuals, the entire home-front is taken care of by her with diligence and compassion. Apart from the elderly parents-in-law and two primary school-going children; a boy and a girl, Pratignya, in her early thirties has the onerous task to reform her unscrupulous husband, Abhay, the local Sarpanch. A typical male chauvinist, he is inclined to heckle, hector and even manhandle his wife. Pratignya tends to take everything in her stride. ‘Krantidhara’ (Coup de Grace, 2014) deals with the travails of a much-harried yet consideration housewife, but through realistic presentation as opposed to the hackneyed, stereotyped portrayals.
Non Feature / Documentary
The Sea & Seven Villages
The film depicts story of the displaced coastal communities of Satabhaya village. Sea level rise along the Bay of Bengal, coastal erosion, frequent cyclones and mismanagement of coastal land have resulted in destruction of homes, agricultural lands and the entire settlement of Seven villages of Kendrapara district of Odisha and people suffered from forced migration.
Festivals Participation:
'The Sea and Seven Villages' has been screened in 34 cities including International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala 2023, Jagaran Film Festival 2023, 25th Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival 2023, Lane Doc Film Festival 2023, 10th Siliguri Short and Documentary Film Festival 2023. The film has brought glory to the world of cinema by being selected in the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Indian Panorama 2023.
Kahe Ballava
(Ballava Speacks...)
Producer: Dr. Iti Samanta
‘Kahe Ballava’ is a research-based documentary on mughal tamsa written by the poet Bansi Ballav Goswami. Mughal Tamsa is a unique folk theater of Odisha, which depicts the socio-cultural history of Odisha during 2nd half of 18th century. The multi lingual play using dialogues in five languages (Odia, Bengali, Hindi, Persian and Urdu). The loose administration of Mughal Empire, Social & Political situation of costal Odisha during that time period. At last, the play was intended to create communal harmony among different groups co-existing in Bhadrak District. The documentary film received Special Jury Award-2019 from Govt. of Odisha and participated in many national and international festivals.
Tele Film
Kahani Nuhen
(Not a fiction)
Producer: Dr. Iti Samanta
Based on a true story ‘Kahani Nuhen’ written by Dr. Itirani Samanta and produced by her receives Best Telefilm Award and Best Child Actor Award in 2013 from the Culture Department, Govt. of Odisha. The film depicts the story of a boy who could escape from maoist camp and got into studies.
Tapoi
Khudurukuni is a traditional Osha (Occasion) of Odisha. On the Sunday of the month of Bhadra (August & September), this Khudurukuni Osha is celebrated. 'Tapoi' the story based on this celebration story. ‘Tapoi’ was directed and produced by Dr. Itirani Samanta received a state award in acting category and appreciated by audience and critics.
Theatre Film
Kaanta-Kaantaa
‘Kaanta-Kaantaa’ is theaterial adoption of the original short story written by Dr. Iti Samanta. The stage production of this play was appreciated by audience and critics.
Educational Film
Chithhi & Kanyaaratna
Dr. Iti Samanta has also produced and directed two educational films titled ‘Chithhi’ & ‘Kanyaaratna’.
Documentary Film
CDs and Audio-Video Documentary
Making of many music CDs and Audio-Video Documentaries for Govt. of Odisha.
