Minister Saji Cherian gives away the 29th IFFK Media Awards
Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian presented the media awards at the closing ceremony of the 29th IFFK. The event took place at the Nishagandhi Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram on December 20, 2024. During the week-long festival, a total of 177 films from 68 countries were screened, attracting over 16,000 movieholics.
Deshamani won the award for the best print media coverage, while Asia ...
This year's Festival was in line with Women's Politics- Chief Minister
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that this year's film festival is particularly notable for highlighting women's participation while inaugurating the closing ceremony of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala at the Nishagandhi Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram. "The films in the festival, which focus on internal human conflicts and political conflicts between individuals ...
The 29th IFFK Awards Celebrate Cinematic Brilliance
The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) culminated in a grand ceremony, honoring outstanding films and filmmakers. Pedro Freire's Brazilian masterpiece, Malu, stole the show, winning the coveted Suvarna Chakoram for Best Film in the International Competition category. Its portrayal of three generations of women navigating love, despair, and life left a lasting impact on the audie ...
29th IFFK: Media Awards Announced
Media awards of the 29th IFFK has announced at the closing ceremony held at the Nishagandhi Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Deshamani won the award for the best print media coverage, while Asianet News won for the best visual media coverage.
S R Praveen (The Hindu) and Aparna Nair (The New Indian Express) shared the award for Best Print Media Reporter. Rinkuraj Mattancheriyil (Malayala Manor ...
Malu Bags Prestigious Suvarna Chakoram at 29th IFFK
Pedro Freire's film Malu has won the prestigious Suvarna Chakoram (Golden Crow Pheasant Award) for the Best Film at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala.
Malu tells the emotional story of a struggling, unemployed mother living in a perilous house in a Rio de Janeiro slum. As she navigates her complicated relationship with her adult daughter, she finds solace in memories of her pas ...
Times are changing, this is a Phase of Renaissance for Women in Indian Cinema
A star-studded panel session, the Role of Women in Indian Independent Cinema, presided over by festival curator Golda Sellam, saw the participation of four powerhouse women of contemporary Indian cinema: actresses Kani Kusruti and Anaswara Sengupta, filmmaker Rima Das, and cinematographer Fowzia Fathima.
Kani Kusruti said, "There should be space for women filmmakers to work freely without ...
Cinema Mirrors the Struggles and Ethos of Communities
The final 'Meet the Director' session of the 29th IFFK, moderated by Meera Sahib, brought together filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, providing an engaging platform at the Tagore Theatre premises. This special event was made even more memorable as each director shared their unique experiences and perspectives on cinema.
Jithin Issac Thomas, the director of Pattth, expressed his pleasu ...
Curtains Closing, Memories Remain!
The 29th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFE), a festival for cinephiles, concludes today. The closing ceremony will take place at the Nishagandipuri Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram at 6 pm. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarai Vijayan will inaugurate the ceremony, which will be presided over by Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian.
At the event, the Chief Minister of Kerala will ...
IFFK Day 8: Movies to Check Out
The final day of IFFK 2024 promises to be an exciting one, with 11 captivating films lined up for screening. The closing ceremony will be followed by the screening of the Golden Crow Pheasant award-winning film.
Highlights for the day include four captivating films. 'Universal Language', a surreal comedy directed by Matthew Rankin, explores human connection and identity at Kairali Theatre ...
Voice of Cinema made through Personal Experiences
The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) hosted a captivating "Meet the Director" session at Tagore Theatre on its sixth day. This enriching session brought together visionary filmmakers who leveraged the power of cinema to amplify the stories of marginalized communities, echoing the festival's ethos of inclusivity and diversity.
Filmmakers like Jaicheng Xai Dohutia, ...
It's Time to Decide! Cast your vote NOW for your most loved film!
The audience poll for the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala is open now. The voting will continue until 2:30 pm on December 20, 2024 (Friday). Fourteen films from the International Competition category have been considered for audience poll. Delegates can cast their votes through the official website, mobile application or SMS.
The weblink for the Audience Poll is registration.iffk.in
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29th IFFK Media Awards- Entries invited
As part of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala, IFFK recognizes excellence in reporting on the festival across various categories. The awards will be conferred upon the best individuals and institutions in the media, including reporters and camerapersons. Separate categories exist for print, digital, audio, and online media; entries for each category must be submitted separately.
The ...
Tribute to Kumar Sahni: A Lover of Kerala and Indian Cinema
At the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), a heartfelt tribute was paid to Kumar Sahni, a filmmaker who embodied his love for Kerala and India through his work.
Renowned screenwriter and director Saeed Akhtar Mirza, while launching the book "Remembering Kumar Sahni" by M R Rajan, published by the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy, said, "Kumar Sahni was always a love ...
IFFK Pays Homage to the Mother of Asian Cinema, Aruna Vasudev
At the 'Remembering Aruna Vasudev' program, part of the Open Forum, Bina Paul acknowledged Aruna's profound impact, stating, "Aruna Vasudev is an enduring inspiration to the Asian cinema world." Bina Paul, former Vice Chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary film critic Aruna Vasudev, affectionately known as the "moth ...
The Audience Defines the Soul of a Film
The fourth edition of "Meet the Director" provided a platform for filmmakers to share their personal and professional journeys, offering insightful commentary on their creative processes and the challenges they faced while working in diverse cultural and political contexts.
Moderated by Meera Sahib, the session analysed the resilience and determination of filmmakers committed to telli ...
Universal Language of Music, Transcends Cultural Boundaries- Béatrice Thiriet
The 29th IFFK witnessed a mesmerizing Aravindan Memorial Lecture by the illustrious French composer Béatrice Thiriet. Introduced by KSCA Secretary C. Ajoy, the session beautifully wove together the realms of music and cinema, highlighting their universal language.
Thiriet's lecture commenced with a poignant reflection on her experience with Aravindan's film Pokkuveyil. She marveled ...
IFFK: India's Premier Cine Show
The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) is a premier national platform for cinematic excellence. In the current political landscape, promoting meaningful films that foster a sense of responsibility is imperative.
Cinema's visual narrative has a profound impact on literary language. Renowned filmmakers like Satyajit Ray and Andrei Tarkovsky have inspired many writers, including myself ...
IFFK pays Tribute to Legendary Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain
The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) paid a heartfelt tribute to the late, legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. As a mark of respect, a video tribute was screened in 67 theatres prior to the film screenings, featuring a poignant tabla performance accompanied by the touching words: 'Thy rhythm will echo in our hearts.' Additionally, tributes were paid to the maestro ...
Cinema can Reform the Intellect of the Society
Directors in unison expressed their views on the role of film festivals in discussing issues like cultural alienation and identity crisis, which can affect the intellectual capacities of viewers. This, they said, paves the way for marginalized voices to come into the limelight. IFFK was praised for its vision to screen movies that focus on disempowered communities around the world.
"Indian s ...
Jeevanekam Jeevanakam- A Campaign to Boost Cadaver Organ Donation
The Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (K-SOTTO) is organizing a registration drive for cadaver organ donation at the 29th IFFK venue, as part of its "Jeevanekam Jeevanakam" campaign. This initiative aims to promote cadaver organ donation and encourage more people to register as organ donors. The K-SOTTO stall is conveniently located near the main entrance of the Tagor ...
Directors Meet Explores New Horizons of Crowdfunding and AI
Day 3 Meet the Director Session is all about AI and crowdfunding, factors making way for the creation of exceptional and diverse movies. Young directors in modern cinema are all for the advent of AI in movie-making.
Highlighting the advent of AI at the 29th IFFK, 20-year-old Cyril Abraham Dennis, whose feature debut "Watusi Zombie!" is scheduled for three screenings at this IFFK, voiced ...
IFFK Day 4: Movies to Check Out
On Day 4, 67 films will be screened in 14 theatres in various categories. Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai' in the Restored Classics category, Iranian film ‘Me, Maryam, the Children and 26 Others’ in the International Competition category, this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ann Hui's 'Boat People' and The Postmodern Life of My Aunt, Abhijit Mazum ...
Cine Blood Phase 2 on Day 5
The second phase of the Cine Blood is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 17, at Tagore Theatre from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy, Polblood, RCC Blood Bank, and the Kerala State Blood Transfusion Council, building on the success of the first phase held on Day 2.
Cine Blood, the brainchild of Kerala State Cha ...
Meet the Director celebrates Novel Stories and Ideas
The opening "Meet the Director" programme of the year was successfully held at Tagore Theatre premises, Thiruvananthapuram. The event featured a talented panel of directors and their teams, including Indu Lakshmi, Director of "Appuram", who was accompanied by actor Jagadeesh. Additionally, Rinoshun K, Director of "In Search of Light", and Sabrina Campos, Directo ...
Shabana Retro Opening: A Special Session to Honour Shabana Azmi
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who has completed a remarkable half-century in her acting career, was felicitated at the "Shabana Retro Opening", a special session organized at Sree Theatre to commemorate her outstanding achievements in the film industry.
During the event, Shabana Azmi revealed that "Ankur" holds a special place in her heart, adding that it is her favourite film ...
Kerala Film Market's Viewing Room: An Invaluable Resource for the Cinematic Community at 29th IFFK
Adding fervour to the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), the Kerala State Film Development Corporation introduced the Viewing Room Facility at the Kerala Film Market. It was designed to provide filmmakers and producers with an exclusive space to showcase their completed or in-progress works to a select audience of industry experts, resource persons, and delegates. This initiative n ...
Cine Blood: A Novel Initiative at Tagore Theatre
At the 29th IFFK, cinephiles flocked to attend the newly launched unique blood donation initiative called "Cine Blood" at Tagore Theatre. The campaign, organized by Kerala State Chalachithra Academy in collaboration with Pol Blood, Kerala State Blood Transfusion Council, and the blood bank at Government Women and Children Hospital Thycaud, drew large numbers of youngsters who enthusiasti ...
IFFK Day 3: Movies to Check Out
The 29th IFFK continues to bring together some of the best global cinema for audiences on its third day. A diverse array of films is lined up, including 5 international competition films, 4 from the Indian Cinema Now category, 5 Festival Favourites, and 23 World Cinemas. Additionally, films by 5 Malayalam directors will be featured in the Malayalam Cinema Today category. A key highlight of the day ...
'Marakkillorikkalum': A Tribute to Veteran Actresses
'Marakkillorikkalum', an event honouring veteran actresses who shone in Malayalam cinema from its inception to the early eighties, will take place on December 15, 2024 (Day 3). Culture Minister Saji Cherian will felicitate the veteran actresses at the Nishagandhi Auditorium at 4.00 pm.
The event will recognize the contributions of veteran actresses, including K R Vijaya, T R Omana, Vidh ...
Ann Hui to Inaugurate 'Cinema Alchemy' Digital Art Exhibition at IFFK
Celebrated filmmaker Ann Hui will inaugurate the digital art exhibition 'Cinema Alchemy: A Digital Art Tribute' at Tagore Theatre on December 14. Curated by T K Rajeev Kumar, the exhibition pays homage to 50 legendary filmmakers, featuring digital paintings by Razi Muhammad. The expo explores the cinematic techniques, philosophies, and social consciousness of iconic directors like Akira Ku ...
Swapnaayanam: A Tribute to Malayalam Cinema's First Heroine, P K Rosy
Swapnaayanam, the signature film of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), is a poignant tribute to P K Rosy, the pioneering heroine of Malayalam cinema. Directed by K O Akhil, the film vividly captures Rosy's legacy, struggles, and indomitable spirit.
The film begins with the historic announcement of the release of Vigathakumaran, the first Malayalam feature film, at Capito ...
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 b ...
29th Edition of IFFK Commences with Grandeur
The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) commenced with a grand inauguration at the Nishagandhi Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasized the festival's political content, stating that it sets IFFK apart from other film festivals and makes it exceptional. "IFFK's global reputation as a champion of political and progressive content has ea ...
