My Armenian Neighbourhood

The city of calcutta once had a population of over 5000 Armenians. The sharp-featured, fair-skinned Armenians worked in the coal and jute industries of Calcutta much before the Marwadis and the  British arrived back in the 14th century. Today, very few remain in the city. This is the story of a neighborhood which also upholds the diversity that Calcutta as a city has to offer. The film traces the stories of a few Armenian individuals and families and takes a look at how this minority is trying hard to keep their culture alive among the younger generations.

duration 27 min | category documentary | language english

Director
Samimitra Das is a student of Direction & Screenplay Writing in the Satyajit Ray Film  & Television  Institute, Kolkatta.