A Tale to Begin With (82 mins) is an intimate documentary on Jayanta Mahapatra, India’s first major poet in English, capturing his final year in Cuttack and Odisha. Directed by Bishweshwar Das, the film weaves his journeys, reflections, and poetry into a lyrical portrait of the grand old bard of Indian literature.

Bio: Bishweshwar Das, an adman turned filmmaker, makes his debut with A Tale to Begin With, a heartfelt tribute to poet Jayanta Mahapatra. Rooted in his love for Cuttack, cinema, and poetry, the film marks a full-circle moment in his creative journey.