Mrinmoy Bhowmick
| Mrinmoy Bhowmick মৃন্ময় ভৌমিক | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
Indian  |
| Occupation | Documentary Filmmaker, Journalist |
| Years active | 2010 - present |
Mrinmoy Bhowmick (Bengali: মৃন্ময় ভৌমিক) is an Indian documentary filmmaker who has produced and directed several documentary films, including critically acclaimed I Can Love Too (2011).
Background
Mrinmoy Bhowmick is a qualified journalist and an alumnus of Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore, India. He has a deep rooted interest in highlighting the issues and challenges of People with Disability (PWD), and his past work on the lines are a testimony [1] to the fact. Most of his earlier films have dealt with issues related to Disability and Child rights.
Films
Unsighted Hopes (2010)
The documentary film explores the causes behind the negligence of proper educational environment for visually challenged children in Chamarajanagar, a district and town in the southern end Karnataka, a state in India. The film also documents the reasons behind the absence of a special school, and trained teachers under Sarva Shikhsha Abhiyan for visually impaired children in the entire district.
I Can Love Too (2011)
The documentary film deals with the issues and concerns of "specially-abled persons", their need and desire for love, and finding a right life partner. In addition to that, the film presents their opinions and expectations of a husband/wife, and optimism of being happily married all their life. The film has earned multiple awards and nominations [2][3][4] in various prestigious film festivals in India.
The film was also listed among "10 must-watch Indian documentaries with very strong and impactful stories".[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Manjunath, B.S. (December 9, 2010). "Special Education Needs Overhaul". The Sunday Indian.
- ↑ "IIJNM Alumnus Wins 'We Care' Film Fest - 2012 Award".
- ↑ Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival - 2012 : Result
- ↑ Delhi Shorts International Film Festival - 2012 : Nominations
- ↑ Vaishnavi, Hema (August 19, 2013). "10 Must-Watch Indian Documentaries". Youth Ki Awaaz.