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

HERE IS THE LIST OF ALL THE WINNERS AT IFFI 2024:

Best Film

Saulė Bliuvaitė’s directorial debut Toxic bagged the Best Film Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India. The Lithuanian drama revolves around the story of two teens who dream of an escape from the bleakness of their hometown. They form a unique bond at a local modeling school, where the promise of a better life pushes girls to violate their bodies in extreme ways.

‘Toxic’ receives the Golden Peacock Award for the Best Film at the 55th #IFFI

In her debut feature film, Lithuanian filmmaker and screenwriter Saulė Bliuvaitė delivers a raw and haunting coming-of-age story of friendship amidst toxicity#IFFI2024 #55IFFI #TheFutureIsNow… pic.twitter.com/xkAyYSakcW

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

Best Actor Female

The Best Actor Female Award was shared by Vesta Matulyte and Ieva Rupeikaite for their stellar performances in Toxic. Their portrayal of two young women navigating the complexities of ambition and desperation added depth and authenticity to the film’s narrative.

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🔹 Vesta Matulytė and Ieva Rupeikaitė

Film: Toxic

An aptly titled coming-of-age tale set amidst contaminated physical and social landscapes, Toxic has at its centre an exploration of the human body in all its… pic.twitter.com/8yCiRnJNGr

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

Best Actor Male

Clément Favreau won the award for his performance in the French film Holy Cow. He played the lead role in filmmaker Louise Courvoisier’s directorial debut, which is a delightful coming-of-age comedy-drama that follows 18-year-old Totone, whose carefree life is turned upside down as he takes on responsibility for his younger sister.

55th International Film Festival of India: Best Actor Male 🏆

🔹 Clément Faveau

Film: Holy Cow #IFFI2024 #IFFI55 #TheFutureIsNow@MIB_India @IFFIGoa @nfdcindia @DDNational pic.twitter.com/Al2Mqevi3P

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

Best Director

Romanian filmmaker Bogdan Muresanu received the Best Director Award for his work on The New Year That Never Came. Set against the backdrop of the 1989 Revolution, this tragicomedy unfolds over a single day as characters seek love, freedom, and meaning in a world overshadowed by fear and absurdity.

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🔹 Bogdan Muresanu from Romania

Film: The New Year That Never Came #IFFI2024 #IFFI55 #TheFutureIsNow @MIB_India @IFFIGoa @nfdcindia @DDNational pic.twitter.com/GruTFvde8y

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

Special Jury Award

The award was bagged by the French filmmaker Louise Courvoisier’s directorial debut Holy Cow.

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🔹 Louise Courvoisier’s

Film: Holy Cow

French filmmaker Louise Courvoisier’s debut feature ‘Holy Cow’ is a delightful coming-of-age comedy-drama that follows 18-year-old Totone, whose carefree life is turned… pic.twitter.com/h1sWZN0yJU

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

Best Web Series (OTT)

The Marathi series Lampan won the Best Web Series Award. Based on the works of Prakash Narayan Sant, the series beautifully captures the life of a young boy navigating the challenges of childhood while exploring themes of identity, community, and empowerment. Its nostalgic portrayal of simpler times resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike.

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Lampan wins the Best Web Series (OTT) Award

The series highlights themes of community, identity, and self-empowerment, presented with vivid storytelling and cinematic elegance#IFFI2024 #IFFI #IFFI55… pic.twitter.com/8YMWTtI24U

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2024

Swedish director Levan Akin’s Crossing was awarded the ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal. This poignant drama examines class, gender, and sexuality through the lens of Lia, a retired teacher searching for her niece Tekla. Set in Istanbul, the film provides a heartfelt exploration of the city’s transgender community.

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Crossing by Swedish director Levan Akin wins the ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2024

The film navigates themes of class, gender, and sexuality through the journey of Lia, a retired teacher, in search of her… pic.twitter.com/An9W5325S4

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

The prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Phillip Noyce. The acclaimed Australian director, known for his exceptional storytelling, has helmed over 19 feature films spanning various genres. His notable works include Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, and The Quiet American.

Honouring a true master of cinema ! 🎬✨#PhillipNoyce receives the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating a career defined by unforgettable storytelling and cinematic brilliance! #IFFI2024 #IFFI55 #TheFutureIsNow @MIB_India @IFFIGoa @nfdcindia @DDNational pic.twitter.com/pMxZlajoio

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

Best Debut Feature Film of a Director

Familiar Touch by American filmmaker Sarah Friedland was declared the Best Debut Feature Film of a Director. The film delves into the poignant journey of an octogenarian woman as she transitions to life in an assisted living facility.

55th International Film Festival of India: Best Debut Feature Film of a Director 🏆

🔹 American Filmmaker Sarah Friedland

Sarah Friedland is a filmmaker and choreographer blending film and dance. Her work spans experimental films, installations, and performances,#IFFI2024… pic.twitter.com/C2bJQXYdSL

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film

Navjyot Bandiwadekar bagged the Best Debut Director Award for his Marathi film Gharat Ganpati. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Nikita Dutta, Bhushan Pradhan, Ajinkya Deo, Ashwini Bhave, Sanjay Mone, Shubhangi Latkar, and Shubhangi Gokhale, the film is set in the picturesque Konkan region. It beautifully depicts the Gharat family’s cherished tradition of celebrating the Gauri Ganpati festival.

Navjyot Bandiwadekar receives the award for Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film at 55th #IFFI for the film Gharat Ganpati #IFFI2024 #IFFI55 #TheFutureIsNow @MIB_India @IFFIGoa @nfdcindia @DDNational pic.twitter.com/DJiqZRrMNU

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2024

The closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) saw several celebrities in attendance including Rashmika Mandanna, Shriya Saran, Sukumar, Dil Raju, Rupali Ganguly, Ritwik Bhowmik, Mame Khan, Amaal Mallik and several other luminaries.