IFFK Day 2: Movies to check out
The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) 2024 continues to captivate audiences with a diverse lineup of 67 films on its second day. The festival pays homage to legendary filmmakers with screenings of 'Rachana' directed by M Mohan and 'Chokh' directed by Utpalendu Chakraborty.
Under the Centennial Tribute category, 'Mooladhanam' directed by P Bhaskaran will be screened. Other notable films include 'Angammal' directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan, an adaptation of Perumal Murugan's short story, exploring the complexities of tradition and identity. 'Should the Wind Drop' by Nora Martirosyan, a thought-provoking film set in Nagorno Karabakh, will also be screened.
The festival will also showcase 'Emilia Pérez' by Jacques Audiard, a gripping drama that delves into the life of an underrated lawyer and her complex relationships. 'Desert of Namibia' by Yoko Yamanaka, a poignant film that explores the struggles of a young Japanese woman in Tokyo, will be screened under the Female Gaze category.
In the Malayalam Cinema Today category, 'Kishkinda Kaandam' starring Vijayaraghavan, Asif Ali, and Aparna Balamurali, directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, will have its first screening. The international competition category will feature six films, including 'An Oscillating Shadow' and 'The Hyperboreans' from Chile, 'Body' by Abhijith Mazumdar, 'Appuram' by Indu Lakshmi, 'Linda' by Mariana Wainstein, and 'Elbow' by Asli Özarslan.
