Kathantara (Oriya:
କଥାନ୍ତର, English
Another Story ), is a 2005 (released in 2007) Indian Oriya film
directed by Himansu Khatua, a story of
tribulations of 1999 Orissa cyclone. Much before the Tsunami
became a household name all over the world, the coastal
belts of Orissa
were hit by what has come to be known as the Super Cyclone that killed more than 10,000
people and rendered still more homeless. But public memory is short lived and
it is a commendable effort on the part of the director Himansu Khatua to rake up
the issue in his second feature film, perhaps the only Indian film
that recalls those fateful days that changed the lives of so many people within
a span of just a few days and its aftermath.
‘Kathantara’ went on
to bag Eight Awards in the 18th Odisha State Film Awards apart from
winning the Silver Lotus for the Best Odia Feature Film for the year
2005 in the 53rd National Film Awards. It also participated and received
critical acclaims in several National & International Film Festivals.
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