Mama x Kano -Oshiego no Okaa-san ga Ecchi na Se...
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ABOUT US
What's remembered, lives. What's archived, stays. Despite all our interest in nostalgia and passion for movies, too little has been done to document the history of Bengal's cinema from the previous century. The pandemic came as a wake-up call for us. As a passionate group of film enthusiasts, we decided to create a digital platform that inspires artists and audiences alike. That's how Bengal Film Archive (BFA) was conceived as a bilingual e-archive. At this one-stop digital cine-cyclopedia, we have not just tried to archive facts, trivia, features, interviews and biographical sketches but also included interactive online games regarding old and contemporary Bengali cinema
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SOUND OF MUSIC
Sound of Music

Since the advent of the talkie era, playback has played a big role in Bengali cinema. From Kanan Devi’s Ami banaphool go to Arati Mukhopadhyay’s Ami Miss Calutta  our films have a song for every emotion. In this segment, BFA tunes in to the music composers, singers and lyricists who made all that happen. The bonus is a chance to listen to the BFA-curated list of hits across seven decades!

For fans of the romance-drama genre who appreciate mature character writing, detailed artwork, and a classic visual novel format, Mama x Kano remains a benchmark title in Shibasoft's ludography. If you want to know more about this visual novel, tell me:

is a notable Japanese visual novel developed and published by the studio Shibasoft . Released originally on November 29, 2019 , for the PC platform, this title quickly carved out a niche within the adult adventure and visual novel communities due to its distinct character dynamics, high-quality artwork, and engaging romantic tropes. Overview and Premise

: If you're interested in the storyline or specific themes, providing more context or specifying the title could help in identifying the content you're referring to.

At critical junctures, the game presents players with menu choices. These decisions alter the narrative trajectory, shifts character affection levels, and determines which heroine's specific route the player pursues.

: Simultaneously, the protagonist deals with his feelings for the daughter, exploring the boundaries of a relationship where both mother and daughter are competing for or sharing his affection.

The game features detailed, professionally drawn computer graphics (CGs) that unlock during pivotal romantic or dramatic scenes, which are later viewable in an in-game gallery.

: Features typical "Moe" aesthetics common in Shibasoft titles, emphasizing colorful character designs and detailed CG (computer graphics) for story events.

: Discuss the themes presented in the series. Given the title, themes might include family, maturity, acceptance, and possibly complex emotions. Analyze the tone and how it shifts throughout the story.

The title translates roughly to "Mom x Girlfriend: If my student's mother is a naughty teacher, is it bad if I take care of her daughter too?" . A complete summary of the official release details can be found on its GameFAQs Profile and VNDB Page : Shibasoft Original Release Date: November 29, 2019

OUR FILMS
This archive is essentially a celebration of cinema from Bengal through words and still images. Yet, no celebration of cinema is complete without a tribute from moving images. In this section, BFA presents short films about unsung foot soldiers, forgotten studios and ageing single screens that have silently contributed to make cinema larger-than-life. For us, their unheard stories deserve to be in the limelight as much as those of the icons who have created magic in front of the lens.
BFA Originals
Lost?

The iconic Paradise Cinema has been a cherished part of Kolkata's cine history. Nirmal De’s Sare Chuattor marked its first Bengali screening in 1953, amidst a legacy primarily dedicated to Hindi films. From the triple-layered curtains covering its single screen to the chilled air from the running ACs wafting through its doors during intervals, each detail of Paradise’s majestic allure is still ingrained in the fond memories of its patrons. One such patron is Junaid Ahmed. BFA joins this Dharmatala resident as he recollects his days of being a witness to paradise on earth in this Bijoy Chowdhury film

House of Memories
House of Memories

Almost anyone with a wee bit of interest in cinema from Bengal can lead to Satyajit Ray's rented house on Bishop Lefroy Road. But how many know where Ajoy Kar, Asit Sen, Arundhati Devi or Ritwik Ghatak lived? Or for that matter, Prithviraj Kapoor or KL Saigal during their Kolkata years? In case you are among those who walk past iconic addresses without a clue about their famous residents, this section is a must-watch for you. We have painstakingly tried to locate residential addresses of icons from the early days of their career and time-travelled to 2022 to see how the houses are maintained now.