Interviews

Row over playing of national anthem in theaters is needless: Shyam Benegal

The audience in Kerala is very different and the people here are so passionate about films, said Benegal.

Brett Michael Innes thrilled as IFFK audience applaud 'Sink'

The film 'Sink' directed by Brett Michael Innes is being widely accepted with a huge round of applause by the delegates of IFFK 2016.

Technology democratized cinema: Adoor

Excerpts from our interaction with master filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan at IFFK.

Visit IFFK at least once in a lifetime: Shaalin Zoya

The actor, who is participating in the IFFK for the first time, said the experience is wonderful.

My film an eye-opener to the society: Manhole’s director Vidhu Vincent

Being the first Malayalam female director to bring her film to the competition section of this edition’s IFFK, Vidhu Vincent is on cloud nine.

IFFK is a wonderful learning experience: Uthara Unni

'This is my first time with IFFK. I'm looking forward to learn about cultures, people and film making', said Uthara.

Sheethal Shyam lauds IFFK accepting transgender as a third category

Sheethal feels that migration - the theme of IFFK 2016 - is closely connected to her community as they tend to migrate from the society after being secluded.

Censorship would prevail as long as there are commercial movies: Shyam Benegal

He was delivering the keynote address at the P K Nair Symposium on Censorship held at IFFK.

Not all Rs 100 crore club movies are good, says Amol Palekar

'I always look forward to the experience of coming to IFFK because the audience here is extremely mature',Palekar said.

Delegates should add Malayalam films to their must watch lists: Alencier

Alancier, who received applauds for his roles in Njan Steve Lopez and Maheshinte Prathikaaram, said the festival is a learning experience for film professionals like him.

Art is for ordinary folk, entertain them: Jiri Menzel

The Oscar winning director received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st International Film Festival of Kerala on Friday.

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.

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.