Bittersweet: An explosive film by Ananth Mahadevan screened at 26th KIFF
Jan 14, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ananth Mahadevan, a theatre actor who shifted to television, cinema and OTT platforms and also turned to writing scripts, is now a reputed filmmaker in his own right.
26TH KIFF: Anubhav Sinha's Mulk pays tribute to late Rishi Kapoor
Jan 14, 2021, at 11:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Mulk, directed by Anubhav Sinha with a track record of 20 years in Bollywood, is the tribute being paid to the memory of the versatile and talented Rishi Kapoor who passed away of cancer last year.
IFFI: Bangladesh is 'Country in Focus'
Jan 11, 2021, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi: International Film Festival of India announced this edition’s country in Focus on Sunday.
26th KIFF: No online seat booking system from Jan 11 after Mamata Banerjee's impromptu announcement
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The online seat booking system in the 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has been called off by the organisers after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an impromptu announcement of allowing all people with special cards to enter into the theatres.
Jan 08, 2021, at 11:46 pm
This year, the Asian Competition (Netpac Jury) features six films of which three are from India. Among them is the Bengali film with the intriguing title – Priyo Chinar Pata Iti Segun which translates into English as Fire of Teak, Flame of Chinar which symbolises the tragic closure to a very unusual love story where two “outsiders” meet in Kolkata, fall in love but the boy cannot come back to marry the girl.
The Show Must Go On: Low-key 26th KIFF inaugurated in Kolkata
Jan 08, 2021, at 11:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a low-key 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was inaugurated virtually at the state headquarters Nabanna on Friday.
Looking back on Saptapadi: Centenary tribute to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay in 26th KIFF
Jan 08, 2021, at 08:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: What better film than the Suchitra Sen-Uttam Kumar-starrer Saptapadi to pay a centenary tribute to Hemanta Mukhopadhay in celebration of his centenary? Let us take a look.
26TH KIFF: Centenary tribute to Federico Fellini (1920 – 2020)
Jan 08, 2021, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The KIFF had scheduled a retrospective of Federico Fellini’s films at the 15th edition of the festival in 2009. This year round, it is a centenary tribute. This time, we will get to watch five films and a documentary. These are I vittolini (The Wastrels), The Voice of the Moon, La Dolce Vita, Juliet of the Spirits and 8-and-a-half.
Tribute to Irrfan Khan: Screening of Paan Singh Tomar in 26th KIFF
Jan 08, 2021, at 07:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 26th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will pay tribute to late actor Irrfan Khan for his rich contribution to Indian and world cinema.
Special screening of Mee Raqsam at 26th KIFF
Jan 08, 2021, at 07:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Mee Raqsam (I Dance) finds a special place at the KIFF this year. It marks the directorial debut of famous cinematographer Baba Azmi, the only son of the late Kaifi and Shaukat Azmi, the younger brother of Shabana Azmi and the brother-in-law of Javed Akhtar.
Special screening as a tribute to Basu Chatterjee at 26th KIFF
Jan 08, 2021, at 07:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Basu Chatterjee, the celebrated filmmaker who passed away at the age of 93, is being paid a tribute with a screening of Chhoti Si Baat.
26th KIFF to be inaugurated amid Covid-19 in Kolkata today
Jan 08, 2021, at 04:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 26th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will be inaugurated amid Covid-19 pandemic here on Friday.
Shah Rukh Khan to attend 26th KIFF inauguration virtually tomorrow
Jan 07, 2021, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and West Bengal brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan will be virtually present at the inauguration of 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Friday.
Low-key virtual 26th KIFF inauguration amid Covid-19 to be held in Nabanna on Jan 8
Jan 03, 2021, at 02:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A low-key inauguration ceremony of the 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) amid the Covid-19 pandemic will be held virtually at state headquarters Nabanna on Jan 8.
First-ever digital edition of Japanese Film Festival 2020 opens today in India
Dec 05, 2020, at 02:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Japan Foundation New Delhi on Friday announced the launch of the fourth edition of the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) 2020 in India.
Malayalam film Jallikattu becomes India's official entry to Oscars 2021
Nov 25, 2020, at 08:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Malayalam film Jallikattu has become India's official entry to the 93rd Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences (Oscar) Awards 2021
Nature humbles you and puts you in perspective: Nomadland director Chloe Zhao
Nov 10, 2020, at 08:09 pm
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Chloé Zhao, director and producer of the film ‘Nomadland’, winner of TIFF 2020 People's Choice Award, tell Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director & Co-Head of TIFF, how she balanced the successful creation of the larger landscape of the vast portrait of contemporary American West against a more intimate portrait of the protagonist Fern. Asha Bajaj, IBNS Canada's Special Correspondent, brings you the excerpts:
Nov 08, 2020, at 09:59 pm
Islamabad: A Pakistani newspaper has said the treatment given to Pakistani web series Churails, which dealt with sensitive issues, reflected the 'hypocrisy' of the society.
Turkish short film Tor wins award for the best actress at the 9th Delhi Shorts film fest
Oct 31, 2020, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi: At the recently concluded award ceremony of Delhi Shorts International Film Festival, the jury recognized & awarded Turkish actress Rüçhan Çalışkur with Best actress award for her performance in Turkish short film ‘Tor’.
26th KIFF rescheduled to Jan 2021 over Covid-19 spread
Oct 29, 2020, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 26th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has been rescheduled to January, 2021 over the spread of Covid-19.
Oct 26, 2020, at 08:13 pm
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) held at Toronto, Joana Vicente, Executive director and co-head of TIFF discusses 'Ammonite' with Francis Lee, director of the film starring Kate Winslet. IBNS Canada's special correspondent Asha Bajaj brings excerpts:
Oct 24, 2020, at 07:35 pm
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) , Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director & Co-Head of TIFF, discusses the film 'Nomadland' with American actress Frances McDormand, who played Fern exploring the vast landscape of the American West, in director-producer Chloé Zhao's intimate portrayal of life as a modern-day nomad. Our Toronto correspondent Asha Bajaj brings you the excerpts:
Enacting delicate same-sex relationship with Ronan every day terrified me: Kate Winslet
Oct 10, 2020, at 05:55 pm
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), thed iconic fest's executive director and co-head Joana Vicente catches up with Hollywood stars Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan in Francis Lee directed 'Ammonite'. The romantic drama is inspired by the life of 19th century British palaeontologist Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) who was in an all-consuming same-sex love with geologist Charlotte Murchison (Saoirse Ronan). Asha Bajaj brings you excerpts:
TIFF 2020: Short reviews of 10 most popular films
Oct 05, 2020, at 05:53 pm
Toronto, Sep 25 (IBNS): The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020 had been forced to cull the number of TIFF titles from over 330 in 2019 to roughly 50 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the 50 films premiered at the TIFF 2020, IBNS Canada's Special Correspondent Asha Bajaj selects 10 films for short reviews.
TIFF 2020 film 'Nomadland' is a study of modern-day nomad's life in West America
Sep 24, 2020, at 05:18 am
Toronto/IBNS: Directed, edited, produced, and screen played by Chloé Zhao, TIFF 2020 Gala Presentation 'Nomadland', an adapted version of Jessica Bruder’s non-fiction book celebrates humanity and community as she portrays the intimate life of widowed Fern (Frances McDormand) as a modern-day nomad.
TIFF 2020 to premiere tonight 'Pieces of Woman' depicting a couple's deep loss
Sep 19, 2020, at 05:59 am
Toronto/IBNS: Directed by Kornél Mundruczó, 'Pieces of Woman', a moving story of a couple experiencing deepest loss, will premiere on Friday at TIFF Bell Lightbox here on 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
TIFF 2020 premiers family drama '180° Rule'
Sep 19, 2020, at 05:09 am
Toronto/IBNS: Written and directed by Farnoosh Samadi and produced by Ali Mosaffa, the film '180° Rule', a family drama providing a glimpse into the customary Iranian family structure premiered online on Thursday at Bell Digital Cinema here by 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
TIFF 2020 Tribute Awards to be streamed internationally by Variety
Sep 16, 2020, at 04:44 am
Toronto/IBNS: The TIFF Tribute Awards ceremony, an annual fundraiser to support both Toronto International Film Festival's year-round programming, as well as the organization’s core mission to transform the way people see the world through film, would be streamed internationally tonight by Variety at 8:30 pm ET, TIFF reports said.
Free online panel discussion of 'Planet Africa 25: Origin Stories' held at TIFF 2020
Sep 15, 2020, at 04:08 am
FToronto/IBNS: A free online presentation of 'Planet Africa 25: Origin Stories' was held at Bell Digital Talks by 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sunday.
TIFF 2020 premieres Francis Lee's 'Ammonite' starring Kate Winslet in lead
Sep 13, 2020, at 06:06 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Directed and screen-played by England-based Francis Lee's Gala Presentation, 'Ammonite,' a 2020 romantic drama film, starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, premiered on Saturday during 45th International Film Festival (TIFF) online at Bell Digital Cinema, TIFF reports said.