The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) continues to present a diverse tapestry of global cinema, showcasing powerful narratives from across the world. Among the international films drawing attention are the Uzbek film In Pursuit of Spring and the Slovak film Flood. At a press conference held today, the directors, producers and actors of […]
At a spirited press conference at IFFI today, the team behind ‘Lala & Poppy,’ a tender, gender-fluid love story set in the pulse of Mumbai, opened up about the film’s journey, its social resonance, and its deep commitment to honest representation. Director Kaizad Gustad, producer Bobby Bedi, and actors Veer Singh and Suruj Rajkhowa came […]
Day 4 of IFFI proved to be magical for IFFIsiasts experiencing time travel during the special screening of ‘Muraliwala’, one of the restored classics. National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and National Film Archive of India (NFAI) has brought 18 classics back to life under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) and curated the Indian Panorama […]
The Annual Lata Mangeshkar Memorial Talk at IFFI, titled “The Rhythms of India: From the Himalayas to the Deccan,” unfolded like a vibrant musical journey, weaving together memory, melody and the magic of creation. With music composers Vishal Bhardwaj and B. Ajaneesh Loknath in conversation and critic Sudhir Srinivas steering the dialogue, the session offered […]
The panel discussion titled ‘A Global India Through Independent Cinema: A Women’s Panel’ brought together four compelling voices — actor- filmmaker Rajni Basumatary, cinematographer Fowzia Fathima, actor-filmmaker Rachel Griffiths, and actor Meenakshi Jayan. The conversation explored how women’s creative and personal journeys are shaping the future of independent cinema. The discussion opened with reflections on […]
