IFFI

The International Film Festival of India or IFFI started in 1952 and over the decades has become one of the most esteemed film festivals in Asia. The annual film fiesta is held in the Indian state of Goa. It aims at celebrating cinema and providing a common platform to filmmakers to present their work towards understanding and appreciation of art across the world. It also helps in encouraging cultural exchange between various nations through the medium of films. IFFI is jointly held by India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Directorate of Film Festivals and the Government of Goa. The 48th edition of IFFI is being held in Panjim from November 20-28, 2017. The cinema carnival was inaugurated by Shah Rukh Khan and will be closed by Salman Khan.

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Express view: An IFF(I) endeavor: The film festival needs to do better

November 29, 2024 11:28 pm

Film festivals are places where creative minds and their committed audiences come together. IFFI must do more to do both justice

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Lithuanian film ‘Toxic’ wins Golden Peacock at IFFI-2024; Bogdan Muresanu best director

November 29, 2024 10:03 am

The jury for the International Competition, comprising Ashutosh Gowarikar (its chairperson), Anthony Chen, Elizabeth Karlsen, Fran Borgia and Jill Bilcock, selected Bogdan Muresanu as Best Director for the Romanian film titled 'The New Year That Never Came'.

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IFFI 2024 winners list: Toxic wins Best film; Clément Favreau, Vesta Matulyte and Ieva Rupeikaite bag acting honours

November 28, 2024 8:37 pm

The 55th International Film Festival of India closed with Toxic winning Best Film, while Clément Favreau bagged Best Actor for Holy Cow.

Rakhee Gulzar makes surprise appearance at IFFI 2024 ahead of grand acting comeback, reacts to Karan Arjun re-release

November 27, 2024 10:44 am

Rakhee Gulzar also spoke about the re-release of the popular film Karan Arjun, starring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.

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Jayan Cherian at IFFI: ‘Wanted to capture Siddi community’s collective imagination, cultural identity’

November 27, 2024 7:34 am

Cherian says most of his previous work is deeply inspired by contemporary social movements, such as the Dalit land struggles in Kerala and the LGBTQIA+ movement.

Imtiaz Ali clarifies controversial comments about women's safety, says 'acts of a few give bad name to hundreds of well-mannered men'

November 23, 2024 5:35 pm

Director Imtiaz Ali attempted to clarify his controversial recent comments about the Hindi cinema industry being a safe place for women to work in.

Khushbu Sundar recalls an actor misbehaving with her, asked, 'Chance mil jayega kya?': 'I immediately held my chappal...'

November 22, 2024 4:16 pm

Khushbu Sundar was part of the masterclass on Women's Safety in Cinema at International Film Festival of India, where she shared how an actor behaved inappropriately with her.

Vinta Nanda slams Imtiaz Ali for claiming 'women are safe in Hindi cinema' at IFFI: 'Why was he selected to speak on behalf of women?

November 22, 2024 1:22 pm

Imtiaz Ali recently spoke at IFFI Goa and discussed topics like gender portrayal in Hindi cinema and the safety of women on sets. His comments, however, didn't go down well with filmmaker-writer Vinta Nanda.

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya walk hand in hand at IFFI; Nagarjuna gives update about their wedding: 'Simple and heartfelt'

November 22, 2024 10:47 am

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya will have a simple Telugu wedding on December 4. Their wedding will be attended by 400 people. They announced their engagement in August.