Kolotan - Short Documentary Film (English Subtitle)
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- In the relentless hum of mainstream education, where rote memorisation and standardised testing often overshadow the joy of learning, there exists a quiet revolution-a small school in Bengal’s 24 Parganas North district called Kolotan. This school stands as an example to what education can and should be: a space that nurtures free-thinking, creativity, and individuality. Inspired by the timeless vision of Rabindranath Tagore, Kolotan’s approach transcends the limitations of textbooks, offering children the freedom to grow, dream, and thrive.
Documenting such an extraordinary story has been a deeply moving journey-one that wouldn’t have been possible without the love and faith of an incredible community. To all our crowdfunders, thank you for believing in this vision and standing with us. Your support made this film a reality, and your generosity will echo in the hearts of those inspired by Kolotan's story.
This independent, crowdfunded short documentary is the result of over a year of dedication-a labor of love to highlight the pockets of hope in India’s educational landscape. Let’s honor and celebrate the people who came together to bring this dream to life, amplifying stories that have the power to inspire real change.
Filmmaking Team
Director: Madhab Poddar
Research & Concept: Sourav Dutta
Cinematography: Madhab Poddar
Assistant Camera: Karimulla
Editor: Madhab Poddar
Music & Vocal: Amarabha Banerjee
Poster Design: Tanisha Mir
Crowdfunding Members
Khushboo Charan
Shekhar Arora (Mathshala)
Ajay Yadav
Joshua Raymond
Vandana Saxena
Keanne Louis DS
Harshad Tathed
Sourav Dutta
Ritika Sahni
Special Thanks
Sujoy Sarkar
Ritibrata Samanta
Sayrul Molla
Tanmoy Mondal
Tapas Mondal
Team Kolotan
Team Project Nomad
This film is more than a project-it’s a call to action. India is brimming with remarkable practices in education, but many go unnoticed. Documenting and celebrating them is essential to inspire change and shape the future of learning. Kolotan is a story of hope, but there are countless others waiting to be told. Let’s continue to uncover and uplift them together.
This short video has brought about alive the wonders a small, compassionate school, run by passionate school can do to our children. This is the kind of school where children would love to go - where teachers are not strict disciplinarians but friends. Where the adults join the children in exploring the world. I was delighted to see the cartoons by Brazil's ace political cartoonist Claudius from the book Danger School! which I had published this book 40 years back.
Instead of mammoth Corporate Schools we need many more such creative Small Schools.
My best wishes to all those who dreamt about it and made it a reality.
Love and peace Arvind Gupta
Thank you so much, Arvind ji, for your kind and encouraging words! It means the world to us to receive appreciation from someone who has inspired generations through creative learning tools and storytelling.
We deeply resonate with your vision of small, compassionate schools that prioritise joy and exploration in learning. Your work has always been a guiding light for us, and it’s heartwarming to know that Claudius’ cartoons in 'Danger School'! brought back fond memories.
We hope to continue bring stories of spaces where children, teachers, and communities come together as co-learners, nurturing curiosity and creativity. Thank you for your blessings and support-they truly fuel our journey.
If anyone want to download the book mentioned here (danger school), here is the link - www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/Danger_schoo.pdf
This film is not just a project-it’s a movement. Across India, countless innovative and impactful educational practices remain hidden, waiting to be recognized. By documenting and celebrating these stories, we aim to ignite inspiration and drive meaningful change in the future of learning. *Kolotan* represents a beacon of hope, but it is just one of many untold narratives. Together, let’s discover, share, and amplify these voices to shape a brighter path for education.
তোমাদের প্রচেষ্টা এতোটা অন্তরের অনুভব থেকে যে শিক্ষার অর্থ ভালোবাসা হয়ে গেছে।
Project nomad কে ধন্যবাদ এমন একটি প্রথা বিরোধী স্কুলকে তুলে ধরার জন্য।
খুব সুন্দর প্রচেষ্টা। এমন বিদ্যালয় আরো হোক। ভেদাভেদ ভুলে গিয়ে আমরা বরং সবাই মিলেমিশে একসাথে বড় হয়ে উঠি। ❤
Surely, A New Dimension to the contemporary Education Practices. ❤❤
আমরা মন থেকে এমন একটা স্কুল চাইতাম। সেটা পেয়ে গেছি । কলতান । অনেক অনেক ধন্যবাদ।
কলতানের কচি কাচারা ভালোভাবে বেড়ে উঠুক এই কামনা করি ❤❤
Annobaddho padakhep...ajker ei somoye dariye erkm aro bhalo aro sundor bebosthar ekanto proyojon
@@SohiniPramanik-r7y ধন্যবাদ কলতান🌹🌹🌹🌹
Amazing place... I wish I had gone to this kind of learning place in my childhood... How to contact the school teachers or founders? Any contact number please?
Connect through their website kolotan.org/
আমার ছেলে কলতানে ভর্তি হওয়ার আগে অন্য স্কুল পড়তো আর ওর সঙ্গি ছিল ফোন ও দিন দিন একটা অন্য দুনিয়ায় চলে যায় কিন্তূ আমার আর আয়ানের বাবার বন্ধু বা বড়ো দাদা বলতে পারেন আমাদের কে বললো কলতানে ছেলেকে একবার ভর্তি করে দেখ তার পর অন্য কিছু ভাবা যাবে তাই হলো কলতানে গিয়ে আমার ছেলে নূতন করে বাচতে সিখলো ফোন শব্দ টা ওর জীবন থেকে অনেক দূরে চলে গেছে আর ওর😅 জীবনেএখন মুক্ত বাতাসের মতো বয়ে চলেছে যেখানে কেউ বলবে না এই তুমি পাড়া করে ছো তুমি ৫০এর মধ্যে ৩০পেয়েছো তাই কলতানে র দাদা দিদিদের সবাই কে ধন্যবাদ