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The Bengal Files

Get ready for a movie adventure that tells a big story from India's past!

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The Hindu God Revanta LACMA M.86.61.1 (1 of 2)

The Hindu God Revanta LACMA M.86.61.1 (1 of 2)

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Tribeni Tharus and Dhangars, India, ca. 1906 (IMP-CSCNWW33-OS14-57)
Prince Hunting with Cheetah LACMA M.90.141.4
Evening light from Phalut, India, ca. 1920 (IMP-CSCNWW33-OS15-23)
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Ruins of fort of Rani Shiromani at Karnagarh in Paschim Medinipur district 29
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The forest temple on the road to Trebeni - Harnatanar, India, ca. 1906 (IMP-CSCNWW33-OS14-50)
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Key Facts

Movie Genre
Political drama propaganda film.
Part of a Series
Third and final installment in 'The Files Trilogy'.
Runtime
204 minutes.
Release Date
September 5, 2025.
Fun Fact
It's one of the longest Indian films ever made!

Meet The Bengal Files!

Imagine a movie that's like a super long storybook! That's 'The Bengal Files'. It's a special movie made in India that tells a story about some important events from a long time ago. It's part of a series of movies, like chapters in a book, that explore different parts of India's history. Think of it as a history lesson, but way more exciting because it's on the big screen!

Where Did This Story Come From?

This movie is the third and last one in a special group of films called 'The Files Trilogy'. The first movie was about a different time, and the second was about another important moment. 'The Bengal Files' wraps up this series by telling a story about events that happened in India. The person who wrote and directed it, Vivek Agnihotri, wanted to share this particular story with everyone.

Why This Story Matters

This movie talks about some serious events, like big disagreements and tough times that happened in India. It shows how people felt and what happened after. It's important to learn about these stories because they help us understand how the world has changed. It's like learning about why your playground has certain rules โ€“ it helps you understand how things work and why they are the way they are.

A Movie That's a Marathon!

Get this: 'The Bengal Files' is a super, super long movie! It's so long, it's like watching three regular movies back-to-back. It runs for 204 minutes, which is more than three hours! That's longer than many of your school days. It's one of the longest Indian movies ever made, so you'd need lots of snacks for this one!

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