IFFI 2015 News

Serpent embraces the Golden Peacock

Ciro Guerra's 'Embrace of the Serpent' won the Golden Peacock award for the best film and British filmmaker Peter Greenaway bagged the best director award for 'Eisenstein in Guanajuato'.

'Clan' to close this year's Goan film carnival

The film, directed by acclaimed Pablo Trapero, is Argentina's official entry for the Oscars as well as one of the biggest blockbuster films produced in the country.

IFFI all set for a grand closing ceremony

The final day will have only 16 films while the Monday evening will witness a spectacular concluding ceremony which will be graced by the presence of musical maestro A.R. Rahman.

Returning awards easy, fight for your cause: Shekhar Kapur

'40 per cent of the audience can't eat and your biggest concern is a kissing scene in James Bond, which has been cut short?' asks the 'Bandit Queen' director

43 films on second last day of IFFI

Malayalam films Ore Udal directed by Asha Achy Joseph and Ottal by Jayaraj will have a repeat screening today.

Pookutty's directorial venture likely next year

The Oscar-winning sound designer said it is not yet time to reveal more about the project.

'Real life couples find it difficult to romance on-screen'

The upcoming detective comedy-drama will reunite Basu with his Barfi star, Ranbir Kapoor, and Katrina as the female lead.

‘Lukka Chuppi’ to be screened at IFFI today

A documentary 'Benegal's new cinema' on the films of Shyam Benegal will be the major attraction from India on the day.

FTII protesters 'celebrate dissent' close to IFFI

The event, consisted of screenings, discussions and a performance, was held at Piedade Institute.

Filmmakers at IFFI back FTII students, write to govt

The letter links the crackdown on Film and Television Institute of India students to the 139-day stand-off between them and the central government.

Day VII: 45 movies at IFFI today

Films such as Eva Nova by Marko Skop and Gasper Noe's 3D film Love will have repeat screenings today at the IFFI.

Argentinian director eyes Shah for Tagore biopic

The film will be partly in colour to depict the present times and partly in black-and-white to depict the flashbacks.

I have started enjoying my work now: Manoj Bajpayee

Bajpayee says as an actor he does not mind any genre because it is not his job to judge.

No plans to shift base: Parambrata Chatterjee

Parambrata feels there has been a sea change in the quality of Bengali films that are being made currently.

Keralite filmmakers, writers seek apology from IFFI

A statement signed by 19 artists and the Federation of Films Societies of India (Kerala), was issued.

Day VI: ‘Ottal’ at IFFI to be screened today

Director Kaushik Ganguly, whose film 'Kadambari' was screened at IFFI, will address audience in an in conversation programme.

I was influenced by Indian cinema: Russian films' doyen

Russian master filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov said that his films were highly impacted by Indian cinema.

People have right to protest: Jackie Shroff

Bollywood star Jackie Shroff feels there is nothing wrong with the ongoing intolerance debate in the country and the protests.

'FTII students welcome at MIFF'

Director Mukesh Sharma said that FTII students are filmmakers and will be welcome at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).

No space for politics, protest at IFFI: top official

Senthil also rubbished allegation of protesting FTII students and sympathisers that they were being victimised.

'Don't want my music to be bigger than a movie'

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman said that he doesn't want his compositions to be bigger than a film itself.

Only two films I made from my heart: Priyadarshan

'One cannot do a realistic film in Bollywood and make it a success. Directors are afraid of making realistic films in Bollywood', says the director.

More people died in the name of religion: Hirani

'India's biggest problems will be solved the moment people get rid of the divisive attitude,' says ace director Rajkumar Hirani.

Media killing the country: Priyadarshan

Priyadarshan also flayed veteran filmmakers and writers who returned their awards in protest to the growing intolerance and the government's alleged silence on it.

Dr Biju's 'Valiya Chirakula Pakshikal' to be screened today

Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal imprints the ill-fate of the victims of Endosulphan spraying in Kasaragod district in Kerala through the eyes of a photographer.

Intolerance row: Pak director backs Aamir, Hirani keeps mum

In a statement that is likely to invite the wrath of the right-wing activists, a Pak director has come out backing the comment made by Bollywood actor Aamir Khan on intolerance in India.

FTII parallel screening gets underway

Amid speculations over staunch resistance on the part of the authorities, a parallel screening of films by FTII students got underway in Panaji.

Intolerance has always been part of India: Anurag Kashyap

Commenting on the ongoing intolerance debate, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap says intolerance has 'always existed' in the nation, adding that freedom of expression is an illusion.

Day V: Malayalam film 'Ore Udal' to be screened

Acclaimed Bollywood director Rajkumar Hirani will attend an 'in conversation' event at Kala Academy in the afternoon.

IFFI: Delegate registration begins

Delegate registration for the 46th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off.

IFFK to pay homage to Vincent Master

Thiruvananthapuram: The upcoming 20th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will pay homage to legendary filmmaker and cinematographer late Aloysius Vincent.Popularly known as Vincent Master among his admirers, the veteran had directed some 30 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi