Movie Review

'The Last Mural' review: art for art’s sake

Inspired by two events in the lives of blind Indian painter Binod Bihari Mukherjee and American painter Mark Rothko, The Last Mural deals with the motive and purpose of art. Read review.

'Soul on a String' review: a karmic journey

'Soul on a String' is a close counter with Tibetan culture, religion and a story of revenge and redemption. Read review.

'Ka Bodyscapes' review: A celebration of the male body

After the film was denied screening permission, 'Ka Bodyscapes' finally gained permission to screen at the IFFK 2016 by approaching the high court. Read review.

'The Cursed Ones' review: Of deceit and delusion

Nana Obiri’s 'The Cursed One' is the story of a journalist who struggles to save a young girl, who is accused to be the reason behind a series of misfortunes in a village. Read review.

'The Return' review: a struggle with the present

The Return follows the journey of a political detainee who struggles to come in terms with the dying ideologies of the new generation and the changing world. Read review.

'Where are my shoes' review: fading memories

'Where are my shoes' is undoubtedly one of the best films screened in the competition section of this year’s IFFK.

'God Say' review: a balancing act

Based on TN Prakashan’s story Gandhi Margam, the film’s title is obviously a pun on the name of Nathuram Godse, the notorious murderer of Gandhi. Read review

'Maj Rati Keteki' review: memory game

The film points out that one needs to be courageous to face some of the biggest, yet uncomfortable truths of life. Read review.

'Knife In The Clear Water' review: a premonition of death

The film 'Knife In The Clear Water' is the story of an old widower who tries to keep his beloved bull from being slaughtered.

'Clair Obscur' review: the calm before the storm

'Clair Obscur' is not driven by a plot, rather it’s a character study of two women. Read review.

'Warehoused' review: a call to action

Jack Zagha’s Warehoused deals with a simple, yet profound story on duty and time with just one central action – waiting. Read review.

'Anatomy of Violence' review: the making of a rapist

'Anatomy of Violence' does not show how the girl was raped, but instead focuses on the events that took place before and after. Read review

'Kaadu Pookkunna Neram' review: deep inside the woods and uniforms

Kaadu Pookkunna Neram marks the gradual growth of Biju as a filmmaker and screen writer after each film. Read review.

'Manhole' review: Justice delayed is justice denied

Manhole, the first Malayalam film by a female director screened in the competition section of IFFK, deals with the story of an entire section of people disowned by society.

'Cold of Kalandar' review: far-fetched dreams

A tale of perseverance and struggle, 'Cold of Kalandar' captures a man’s complex relationship with himself, nature and animals.

'Clash' review: when democracy means military rule

Set in the backdrop of the ousting of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi in 2013, the movie screened at IFFK 2016 dissembles the propaganda of various political narratives on the event.

'Sink' review: a lesson in forgiveness

There’s a certain predictability to the South African movie Sink, but therein lies its appeal. It's a story of loss, guilt, and forgiveness.

The Iranian 'Daughter' and her pursuit of freedom

Daughter, which won the Golden Peacock award at the IFFK 2016, basically talks about a father-daughter relationship.

'Parting' movie : love, sacrifice, survival

The opening film at IFFK 2016 - Parting, directed by Navid Mahmoudi, depicts the life and miseries of migrants at a time when refugee crisis is an everyday story.

‘The Arrival of Conrado Sierra’- Love through letters

The film will leave an indelible impression on the people of 80s and 90s, with stories of love long lost, and of love that stayed in letters forever.

'Kismath' movie review: 'Caste' a spell

Shane Nigam and Shruthy Menon's malayalam movie 'Kismath' has hit the screens. Read movie review.

Kammatipaadam movie review: Name, place, memory

Kammatipaadam movie starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Rajeev Ravi has hit the screens. Read review.

'Maheshinte Prathikaaram': A lovable revenge

Fahadh Faasil is seen as a photographer named Mahesh who owns a small studio in Dileesh Pothan's debut directorial venture, 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram'.