Celebrating the future of Cinema: 55th IFFI concludes with a grand closing ceremony
Nov 29, 2024, at 04:52 pm
The curtains came down on the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Thursday with a spectacular closing ceremony, celebrating the magic of cinema and the spirit of storytelling at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa.
I don't think film industry is much responsible for nepotism: Kriti Sanon
Nov 27, 2024, at 07:49 pm
Panaji/IBNS: Bollywood star Kriti Sanon has recently opened up on the debate over nepotism holding the film industry not much responsible for the alleged favouritism offered to the starkids.
Producers need to be passionate as well as pragmatic, says filmmaker Stephen Woolley at IFFI
Nov 26, 2024, at 11:40 pm
English Filmmaker and Actor Stephen Woolley addressed a masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? - Five Important Stages of Film Production” at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa which was attended by aspiring filmmakers and movie enthusiasts on Tuesday.
Nov 25, 2024, at 08:30 pm
Goa/IBNS Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor on Sunday attended the 55th International Film Festival [IFFI] where his grandfather, legendary actor-director late Raj Kapoor, was paid tribute on his centenary celebrations.
Ranbir Kapoor says Alia Bhatt didn't know who was Kishore Kumar, netizens claim 'lipstick' revenge
Nov 25, 2024, at 05:07 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has made a startling revelation claiming his wife, actress Alia Bhatt, was unaware of music legend Kishore Kumar.
IFFI features ‘Bassima’s Womb’ and ‘Loonies’: A Deep Dive into Human Struggles
Nov 25, 2024, at 02:12 am
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) featured two remarkable films in the ‘Cinema of the World’ category: Canadian film, ‘Bassima’s Womb’ and Polish film, ‘Loonies’.
Journalist Rohit Gandhi-directed documentary ‘Kashmir – Fighting for Peace’ premieres at IFFI
Nov 25, 2024, at 01:16 am
Veteran journalist Rohit Gandhi-directed movie ‘Kashmir – Fighting for Peace’ premiered at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Saturday.
Nov 24, 2024, at 05:42 am
Panaji/IBNS: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcased three exceptional films: Gujarati film, Karkhanu, Assamese film, Rador Pakhi, and Google Matrimony.
'Failure is an event, never a person': Veteran actor Anupam Kher at IFFI 2024
Nov 24, 2024, at 05:38 am
Goa: Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Saturday shared numerous ups and downs he has faced in life, including some deeply devastating moments, and how he consistently rebounded from them, emerging stronger each time.
'Took it upon myself to tell Veer Savarkar's real story': Randeep Hooda at 55th IFFI in Goa
Nov 24, 2024, at 05:00 am
Goa: Actor Randeep Hooda, who played the titular role in the biographical drama 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' and also directed the film, said he had to take it upon himself to put to tell the freesom fighter's real story in the public discourse.
Nov 16, 2024, at 02:41 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the successful run of their last Bengali film Bohurupi, filmmaker duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee's next project, Aamar Boss, has earned an official entry into the 55th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
IFFI: Upcoming 55th edition of the festival adds a new section to celebrate debutant Indian films
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:20 pm
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 is slated to be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November 2024.
Nov 29, 2023, at 06:50 pm
Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta Jones, who was recently in India to attend the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa has said she watched Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om many times with her family and friends.
IFFI Goa: Hollywood actor Michael Douglas conferred with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 29, 2023, at 04:00 pm
Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas was conferred with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Tuesday (November 28, 2023).
Nov 22, 2023, at 09:19 am
Panaji: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur Tuesday announced a special incentive to invite big budget international film productions in India, highlighting the Centre’s initiatives to catapult India as a global film destination.
IFFI: Hollywood actor Michael Douglas to receive Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award
Oct 13, 2023, at 11:48 pm
Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will be conferred with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival to be held in Goa, Union Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed on Friday.
Nov 30, 2022, at 03:27 am
Goa/IBNS: The jury board of the 53rd International Film Festival of India has distanced itself from its chief, Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s remarks on ‘The Kashmir Files’, calling them “his personal opinion”.
'Shameful': Anupam Kher on IFFI jury head's 'propaganda, vulgar movie' comment on The Kashmir Files
Nov 29, 2022, at 05:26 pm
Veteran filmmaker Anupam Kher has slammed International Film Festival of India or IFFI jury head Nadav Lapid for calling The Kashmir Files, which is based on Hindu exodus from Kashmir, "propaganda" and "vulgar".
'The Kashmir Files vulgar, propagandistic': IFFI jury slams, calls it 'inappropriate' for festival
Nov 29, 2022, at 04:42 am
Panaji/IBNS: The jury of the 53rd International Film Festival in Goa Monday slammed the controversial movie 'The Kashmir Files' and called it "vulgar and propagandistic" content that revolves around the killings and exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990 from Kashmir Valley.
We are committed to a clean and green Goa: Pramod P Sawant at IFFI
Nov 28, 2022, at 11:31 pm
Panaji: The last day of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 2022 began with a cleaning drive at Miramar Beach.
Nov 28, 2022, at 03:39 pm
Panaji: An authoritative and over-possessive son who tries to impose restrictions on his senior citizen father, thinking that what he is doing is best for his father.
Feast of Mexican Cinema Delights IFFI-53 Delegates
Nov 28, 2022, at 02:30 am
Panaji: The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has prepared a delectable Mexican feast for all its delegates.
Clinton stands up to bullies and wins hearts at IFFI-53
Nov 28, 2022, at 01:47 am
Panaji: “Earlier I would be angry with my parents for sending me to boarding school, now I am grateful as it helped me make my film”, said Director Prithviraj Das Gupta while interacting at an 'IFFI Table Talks' session at the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winner Asha Parekh participates in In-Conversation Session at 53rd IFFI
Nov 27, 2022, at 11:23 pm
Panaji: Sharing her experience of getting honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020, legendary actress Asha Parekh said that it’s a long time after which a lady has been accorded with this award.
Nov 27, 2022, at 12:23 am
Panaji: Men are not just numbers, but dignified living individuals. In the run up to amass money, a section of people forget this fact and indulge in heinous crimes like kidnapping and human trafficking.
Tonic: Dev makes red carpet appearance at IFFI
Nov 27, 2022, at 12:18 am
Panaji: Bengali movie superstar Dev appeared on the red carpet of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
The Storyteller directed by Ananth Mahadevan premieres in the ‘Divyangjan’ section of 53rd IFFI
Nov 27, 2022, at 12:02 am
Panaji: IFFI-53 is for everyone. There has been an effort to make films accessible to even differently-abled film aficionados and promote the spirit of inclusivity in the International Film Festival of India this year.
IFFI: ‘Red Shoes’ deals with gender-based violence against women in Mexico
Nov 26, 2022, at 11:56 pm
Panaji: “This film is very special to me. It has touched me in a deep way. More than the festival claps it’s the personal journey of the artists, that’s more important to me”, said Carlos Eichelmann Kaiser, the director of the Mexican Film Red Shoes (Zapatos Rojos).
Nov 26, 2022, at 11:42 pm
Panaji: Marathi bedtime stories for children often start with the phrase ‘Ekda Kaay Zala’ which translates to ‘Once Upon a Time’. Music composer, author and director Dr. Saleel Kulkarni’s film with the same phrase as its title, also tells a beautiful story but it is most definitely not meant just for children.
Want viewers to be part of my cinematic universe: Filipino Director Lav Diaz at IFFI
Nov 26, 2022, at 11:07 pm
Panaji: When the Waves are Gone directed by Filipino auteur Lav Diaz is a contender for Golden Peacock award in the International Competition Category at the 53rd International Film Festival of India. A dark, protracted tale of revenge and crushing cycles of violence, When the Waves are Gone had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival 2022.