Culture, Craft & Conversations

Trail Description

Culture, Crafts & Conversations – Odia Film Panorama Trail A Celebration of Cinema, Culture & Community About the Trail The Odia Film Panorama Trail transforms Sunday evenings into a cultural movie festival—an unforgettable open-air experience that brings together the best of Odisha’s cinematic heritage. Set within the artistic ambience of Kalabhoomi, this weekly event pays tribute to classic Odia films that shaped generations, inspired social change, and defined the identity of Odia storytelling. Guests gather under the evening sky as the screen lights up with timeless masterpieces. Each week we would be showcasing a new classic. The trail is more than a movie screening — it is a shared cultural immersion designed to connect Bhubaneswar’s residents, filmmakers, students, and visitors through the magic of Odia cinema. Experience Highlights 1. Open-Air Cinema at Kalabhoomi Watch films in a beautifully curated open-air amphitheatre surrounded by craft installations and museum architecture — a cultural ambience that feels both intimate and grand. 2. Classic Odia Films, Restored & Curated Each Sunday features a specially selected film from Odia cinema’s golden era, showcasing themes of love, folklore, music, social identity, and Odia ethos. 3. Odia-Style Movie Refreshments Guests enjoy a nostalgic menu inspired by Odisha’s theatre culture 4. Culture, Crafts & Conversations The screening is followed by a short interactive segment with: • Film enthusiasts • Archivists • Young filmmakers • Cultural historians This makes the evening an enriching blend of cinematic appreciation and community dialogue. Destinations / Experiences Covered • Kalabhoomi Open-Air Auditorium — live screenings Practical Details • Duration: 3.5 hours (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM) • Entry: Pre-registration preferred; on-spot passes subject to seating Requirements: • Comfortable evening wear • Light shawl/jacket • Water bottle • Enthusiasm for films, culture & outdoor ambience “Every Sunday, Bhubaneswar becomes one big family. Come watch the classics. Relive memories. Create new ones.”