Interviews

IFFK brings culture of cinema into families: Bhagyalakshmi

This is my 16th year at IFFK and I’ve been a regular here from the year 2000.

My actors hadn’t seen a camera before: Min Bahadur Bham

'The Black Hen' is featured in the Competition Films section at IFFK 2015.

People say I made them cry: Ashanth K Sha

At IFFK 2015, The diminutive but spirited Kuttappayi in 'Ottaal' has been amassing applause.

IFFK 2015 saw Shaji N. Karun's excellence: Dr. Biju

'The show is running smooth. There are good films. No major issues were faced so far', said filmmaker Dr Biju on the grounds of IFFK 2015.

Malayalam films have social conscience: Sudhish Kamath

Director and film critic Sudhish Kamath was seen in the last IFFK for the screening of the movie ‘X’ that he co-directed with 10 others.

IFFK is one of the best in world: Hassan Nazer

'IFFK is one of the 'well organised' film festivals in the world', said director of Afghan movie 'Utopia', Hassan Nazer.

Presence of Hollywood films won't harm IFFK: Baiju Chandran

Well-known documentary director, Baiju Chandran said presence of mainstream hollywood movies will not harm film festivals as long as there are good movies and delegates.

Youngsters at IFFK give hope: Kamal

'IFFK has become young as more young audience are here. It's a positive sign,' Kamal said.

'Fefka to head protest against censorship'

Fefka, the film chamber and the producers are organizing a protest against the censor board resorting to arbitrary rules, B. Unnikrishnan said.

IFFK will be a complete film festival by all means: T Rajeev Nath

As IFFK 2015 is all set to start, director T Rajeev Nath, Chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy said film festivals are meant only to promote good cinema and should not be treated as events to boost tourism.

Delegates' passion is IFFK's strength: Director Sibi Malayil

Director Sibi Malayil said the International Film Festival of Kerala, has developed a culture of cinema appreciation and generated a passionate delegate base.

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