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Indický filmový festival
Indian Film Festival
Event by: Kreatívne centrum Nitra, Indický festival
Location: Kino Palace, Radlinského 108/9, Nitra
About event
(English version below)
🗓️ January 31, 2026 (Saturday) we look forward to seeing you at Kine Palace! After Bratislava and Košice, the Indian film festival is moving to Nitra 🇮🇳🎬
During the whole day we will enjoy the award-winning gems of contemporary Indian cinematography. Strong social dramas as well as visually impressive stories full of traditions and emotions will bring not only a great movie experience, but also the opportunity to get to know the diverse culture of India better. ✨
India in Bratislava.
🎥 English English / English Vinglish, r. Gauri Shinde, India, 2012 (134 min.)
The story of Shashi Godbole, an ordinary Indian housewife and mother who makes traditional sweets and lives in the shadow of her family. She doesn't appreciate her very much - especially because she doesn't speak English. When she has to travel to New York by herself, she finds that the language barrier is quite a problem because she can't even order a cup of coffee herself, so she decides to secretly enroll in an English course. Overcoming uncertainty and learning a new language also means personal transformation for her and will bring people into her life who can change her life in the big city. The film was the return of legendary actress Sridevi to the silver screen after 15 years and was a huge success. She was nominated for several awards for the best female performance.
🎥 12th Fail, r. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, India, 2023 (147 min.)
12th Fail is a touching story of Manoj, a boy from a poor family who wants to become a police officer. His grandmother gives him her life savings to go to the city to study, but along the way he is robbed and Manoj finds himself without funds or any support. However, he tries hard and makes it all the way to his studies. But it is very difficult for him to comply with the strict criteria and tests that candidates for the civil service take in India. He studies and at the same time has to work hard. He keeps failing exams and succeeding only after several attempts. The film realistically describes the existential struggle of millions of candidates willing to do everything possible and impossible for a chance to move up the social ladder. The film received the Indian film critics' Filmphare Award for direction, screenplay and acting.
🎥 Gangubai Kathiawadi, r. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, India, 2022 (152 min.)
The beautiful Gangu comes from a good family and aspires to become an actress. Her lover Ramnik promises her that his aunt will prepare her for her dream career, so she runs away with him, but he sells her to a brothel from which there is no return. Ganga quickly understands and submits. But she has courage and knows that her only chance is to fight. She finds an influential protector and he involves her in the illegal alcohol trade. She can cleverly get rid of powerful competition.
She can stretch a screen on the street and show a film to the crowd at the time when her rival is about to deliver an election speech. He becomes rich, gains influence and at the same time advocates for the rights of women, including those with whom he shares the fate of the oppressed. The film was inspired by the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Indian writer and screenwriter S. Hussain Zaidi and journalist Jane Borges. One of the chapters was also dedicated to Gangubai Kothewali. The film won several important awards, especially at the 69th Filmfare Awards, which are among the most prestigious awards in the Indian film industry.
🎥 RRR (Rast Rev Revolta), r. SS Rajamouli, India, 2022 (182 min.)
RRR (Growth, Rev, Revolt) returns to the period of Great Britain's colonial rule in India. British governor Scott Buxton is hunting in the jungle with his suite. For now, his wife Jennifer is having her hand painted with henna by the little girl Malli and listening to her beautiful singing. When he leaves, he takes her with him without warning, and the unhappy protesting mother is silenced by the soldier. However, the village is not completely helpless. He has a protector. His name is Bheem and he starts preparing to rescue the little girl. Raja, a powerful and capable policeman, stands undaunted on the side of the British, who in the beginning intervenes heroically against the riotous crowd protesting the imprisonment of Malli.
Bheem reaches the governor's palace and secretly meets with Malli. However, its rescue is not easy. The British learn about Bheem from one of his henchmen and task Raja to eliminate him. The film won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for best original song in 2023.
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English:
🗓️ On January 31, 2026 (Saturday), we look forward to seeing you at Kino Palace! After Bratislava and Košice, the Indian Film Festival is coming to Nitra. 🇮🇳🎬
Award-winning gems of contemporary Indian cinema will be screened throughout the day. Powerful social dramas and visually striking stories full of tradition and emotion will offer not only a great cinematic experience, but also a chance to better understand India's diverse culture. ✨
🎞️ Together at Kino Palace, we will screen:
• English Vinglish (10:30 am)
• 12th Fail (1:30 pm)
• Gangubai Kathiawadi (4:30 pm)
• RRR (7:30 pm)
ℹ️ There is a separate entrance fee for each movie (€3 per ticket).
🤝 The event was supported by the Embassy of India in Bratislava.
🗓️ January 31, 2026 (Saturday) we look forward to seeing you at Kine Palace! After Bratislava and Košice, the Indian film festival is moving to Nitra 🇮🇳🎬
During the whole day we will enjoy the award-winning gems of contemporary Indian cinematography. Strong social dramas as well as visually impressive stories full of traditions and emotions will bring not only a great movie experience, but also the opportunity to get to know the diverse culture of India better. ✨
India in Bratislava.
🎥 English English / English Vinglish, r. Gauri Shinde, India, 2012 (134 min.)
The story of Shashi Godbole, an ordinary Indian housewife and mother who makes traditional sweets and lives in the shadow of her family. She doesn't appreciate her very much - especially because she doesn't speak English. When she has to travel to New York by herself, she finds that the language barrier is quite a problem because she can't even order a cup of coffee herself, so she decides to secretly enroll in an English course. Overcoming uncertainty and learning a new language also means personal transformation for her and will bring people into her life who can change her life in the big city. The film was the return of legendary actress Sridevi to the silver screen after 15 years and was a huge success. She was nominated for several awards for the best female performance.
🎥 12th Fail, r. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, India, 2023 (147 min.)
12th Fail is a touching story of Manoj, a boy from a poor family who wants to become a police officer. His grandmother gives him her life savings to go to the city to study, but along the way he is robbed and Manoj finds himself without funds or any support. However, he tries hard and makes it all the way to his studies. But it is very difficult for him to comply with the strict criteria and tests that candidates for the civil service take in India. He studies and at the same time has to work hard. He keeps failing exams and succeeding only after several attempts. The film realistically describes the existential struggle of millions of candidates willing to do everything possible and impossible for a chance to move up the social ladder. The film received the Indian film critics' Filmphare Award for direction, screenplay and acting.
🎥 Gangubai Kathiawadi, r. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, India, 2022 (152 min.)
The beautiful Gangu comes from a good family and aspires to become an actress. Her lover Ramnik promises her that his aunt will prepare her for her dream career, so she runs away with him, but he sells her to a brothel from which there is no return. Ganga quickly understands and submits. But she has courage and knows that her only chance is to fight. She finds an influential protector and he involves her in the illegal alcohol trade. She can cleverly get rid of powerful competition.
She can stretch a screen on the street and show a film to the crowd at the time when her rival is about to deliver an election speech. He becomes rich, gains influence and at the same time advocates for the rights of women, including those with whom he shares the fate of the oppressed. The film was inspired by the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Indian writer and screenwriter S. Hussain Zaidi and journalist Jane Borges. One of the chapters was also dedicated to Gangubai Kothewali. The film won several important awards, especially at the 69th Filmfare Awards, which are among the most prestigious awards in the Indian film industry.
🎥 RRR (Rast Rev Revolta), r. SS Rajamouli, India, 2022 (182 min.)
RRR (Growth, Rev, Revolt) returns to the period of Great Britain's colonial rule in India. British governor Scott Buxton is hunting in the jungle with his suite. For now, his wife Jennifer is having her hand painted with henna by the little girl Malli and listening to her beautiful singing. When he leaves, he takes her with him without warning, and the unhappy protesting mother is silenced by the soldier. However, the village is not completely helpless. He has a protector. His name is Bheem and he starts preparing to rescue the little girl. Raja, a powerful and capable policeman, stands undaunted on the side of the British, who in the beginning intervenes heroically against the riotous crowd protesting the imprisonment of Malli.
Bheem reaches the governor's palace and secretly meets with Malli. However, its rescue is not easy. The British learn about Bheem from one of his henchmen and task Raja to eliminate him. The film won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for best original song in 2023.
----
English:
🗓️ On January 31, 2026 (Saturday), we look forward to seeing you at Kino Palace! After Bratislava and Košice, the Indian Film Festival is coming to Nitra. 🇮🇳🎬
Award-winning gems of contemporary Indian cinema will be screened throughout the day. Powerful social dramas and visually striking stories full of tradition and emotion will offer not only a great cinematic experience, but also a chance to better understand India's diverse culture. ✨
🎞️ Together at Kino Palace, we will screen:
• English Vinglish (10:30 am)
• 12th Fail (1:30 pm)
• Gangubai Kathiawadi (4:30 pm)
• RRR (7:30 pm)
ℹ️ There is a separate entrance fee for each movie (€3 per ticket).
🤝 The event was supported by the Embassy of India in Bratislava.