Filmmaker Shrestha Ganguly’s Hindi short film MEMOIRE has secured second place at a film festival, marking another major milestone for the film. Richa Sharma received the prestigious award.

The 17-minute-49 -second film was chosen for the festival’s competitive lineup and was shown at Nandan 3. The filmmaker was invited to the screening and award ceremony, attended by Tollywood personalities and other dignitaries.

Before this, MEMOIRE was also shown at Alliance Française du Bengale as part of a special screening event showcasing 36 films.

Directed by Shrestha Ganguly, MEMOIRE is a tender and heartfelt tale exploring first love, memories, and the process of letting go. The film centers on Madhura, who comes back to her hometown after many years. As she walks through familiar streets, cafés, and old neighborhoods, memories of her first love, Louisa, a half-French boy she met in her youth, start to resurface.

Their relationship had been short but passionate. Years later, their unexpected reunion stirs up warmth, laughter, and nostalgia. But Madhura gradually comes to understand that maybe she wasn’t clinging to Louis, but to the version of herself she once was- beautiful and whole- when they were together.

Through Madhura’s journey, MEMOIRE examines how certain relationships may not last, yet can leave behind memories that stay with us forever. Ultimately, the film is about embracing the past, valuing what it brought us, and gathering the courage to move ahead.

The film has received approval from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and its selection and recognition at the festival mark another significant achievement in its journey.

Priyanka Dutta