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.
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.
KIFF film poster exhibition takes cine-goers to yesterday once more
Nov 15, 2019, at 01:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has put up a poster exhibition for the entire duration of the festival at the Gaganendra Pradarshanshala and extending the festival at the Metcalfe Hall in the city.
Unheard India-Cinema in rare languages at 25th KIFF
Nov 15, 2019, at 01:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Have you ever heard of the Paniya language spoken by tribals of the adjoining border areas of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka besides Kannur and Kerala where this is spoken at Palakkad, Mallapuram and Waynad areas? Some sections of the audience got to hear this language in the feature film Kenjira, directed by Manoj Kana.
My responsibility as an actor is to portray reality honestly: Soumitra Chatterjee at KIFF
Nov 15, 2019, at 12:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Regarding his upcoming film Sraboner Dhara- screened at the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival- the core subject of which is Alzheimer, veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee said it is his responsibility as an artist to portray reality honestly after witnessing patients suffering from the disease closely.
Advancing technologies are great but the true essence of cinema is getting lost: Kumar Shahani
Nov 13, 2019, at 01:01 pm
IBNS Correspondent Shoma A Chatterji in conversation with filmmaker Kumar Shahani at the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) the challenges of digitisation to true essence of cinema
Urojahaj is a story of a dreamer: Filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta
Nov 12, 2019, at 12:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran director and multiple National Award winner Buddhadeb Dasgupta, who is known for his signature magic realism elements elements in his works, said his upcoming film Urojahaj, which was screened at the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival on Monday, is a story of a dreamer.
Playing my character in Dark Light was a mental trauma: Debutant actress Chandni
Nov 11, 2019, at 02:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Debutant actress Chandni said her experience of portraying the lead character in Mayur Hardas' film Dark Light was more a mental trauma than a physical one.
25th KIFF: The Bengali panorama this year is a healthy concoction
Nov 11, 2019, at 01:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengali Panorama this year does not have slot of its own because most of the films are featured either in different competition sections or in the maestro section. Which also means that the selection panel possibly felt that they were above average films or had something special to say.
25th KIFF: Competition in Indian language films
Nov 10, 2019, at 12:11 pm
Every year, the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) presents a host of excellent films and this year is no exception. It would be interesting to pick a few films that finally went through a gruelling contest with other films and now have pride of place at the festival.
As Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne completes 50 years, KIFF makes it inaugural film in 2019
Nov 09, 2019, at 03:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne was premiered in Kolkata on May 8, 1969. This year marks the 50th year after its release. It may be interpreted as a film addressed largely to children.
Filmmakers' responsibility to rekindle hope in people, says Mahesh Bhatt inaugurating 25th KIFF
Nov 08, 2019, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Inaugurating the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) here on Friday, Mahesh Bhatt said it is the responsibility of filmmakers like him to rekindle hope in people during the ongoing "dangerous times".
25th Kolkata International Film Festival(KIFF) inaugurated in a star-studded event
Nov 08, 2019, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 25th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival(KIFF) was inaugurated today evening at the Netaji Subhash Indoor Stadium in the presence of national and international cine stars.
Film Darklight to be screened at 25th Kolkata International Film Festival
Nov 08, 2019, at 01:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: After receiving a standing ovation at the Montgomery International Film Festival, Darklight is all set to be screened at the 25th edition of the prestigious Kolkata International Film Festival on Nov 10 and 12, 2019.
Bollywood biggies to inaugurate 25th KIFF today
Nov 08, 2019, at 12:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood stars will be in the city on Friday to inaugurate the 25th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
24TH KIFF screens restored classics for cine buffs
Nov 16, 2018, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS) The terms “restoration” and “preservation” have very positive associations so far as cinema across the world is concerned.
KIFF: Iconic silent era Australian film The Sentimental Bloke screened at Nandan
Nov 14, 2018, at 11:26 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS) The iconic Australian film The Sentimental Bloke drew a slender crowd in Nandan III, one of the venues of the ongoing Kolkata International Film Festival. But few were aware that this film, besides being a very good film made way back in 1918-1919, has a history of its own.
24TH KIFF: Notes to be remembered from the inauguration
Nov 12, 2018, at 12:06 pm
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS) Every year at the inauguration of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), this writer feels a bit miffed about Bollywood biggies Mr. Bachchan and Mr. Shahrukh Khan dominating the scenario and the Bengali stars lined up slightly apart or behind.
Nov 11, 2018, at 04:04 pm
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS) Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu, on Sunday inaugurated a poster exhibition of iconic Australian films to commemorate more than 100 years of Australian cinema at the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
KIFF: A bouquet of films from across the world
Nov 11, 2018, at 01:28 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS) The Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) keeps growing in leaps and bounds from one year to the next. This year, its 24th year, is no exception.
24th KIFF to kick start today; Mamata Banerjee welcomes dignitaries
Nov 10, 2018, at 01:41 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): The 24th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will be inaugurated at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
KIFF showcases six films of British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom in year of UK Focus
Nov 13, 2017, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) Michael Winterbottom is one of the most prolific filmmakers in contemporary British cinema. He has the rare distinction of stradling the parallel strands of documentary and feature films with equal command and his experimentations with form and content in both does not cease. He also happens to be among the youngest filmmakers in his country.
KIFF brings 12 Indian National Award winning films
Nov 12, 2017, at 05:42 am
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS): Cinebuffs of Kolkata and West Bengal will have an opportunity to view 12 Indian films that have won the National Awards in 2016 under different categories and in different languages in the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival, inaugurated on Friday.
Short film Lal Phite’ (Red Ribbon) premieres at 23rd KIFF after success in USA
Nov 11, 2017, at 08:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS) After its overseas success in Houston and Los Angeles, self-taught film maker Sabyasachi Dey’s Bengali short film Lal Phite (Red Ribbon) - which bagged the prestigious Gold Remi Winner for the most original dramatic short at the 50th World-Fest Houston International Film Festival this year - will mark its Indian premiere Saturday at the 23rd International Kolkata Film Festival at Nandan III.
Originality is the focus of 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival
Nov 11, 2017, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS) The 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival, which is underway now, has opened several new windows to cinema one does not get to see even at film festivals, not to talk of theatrical screenings. One of these is a selection of some films in rare Indian languages that we know little or nothing about.
Kajol shares image with Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan
Nov 11, 2017, at 03:43 am
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Indian actress Kajol on Friday shared an image on social media where she could be seen standing with two iconic actors-Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan.
23rd Kolkata International Film Festival inaugurated
Nov 11, 2017, at 02:42 am
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): With a spectacular opening ceremony that saw the presence of Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival was inaugurated here on Friday.
22nd KIFF showcases resurgence in Marathi Cinema
Nov 13, 2016, at 05:48 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) This year the Kolkata International Film Festival (KiFF) marks the regional focus on Marathi Cinema with the screening of five different films by veteran and emerging filmmakers in Marathi cinema that has seen a resurgence in its success both on the commercial front as well as in off-mainstream works.
KIFF inaugural film Benche Thakar Gaan addresses reality of senior citizens
Nov 12, 2016, at 08:14 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): No one was more surprised than directors Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha whose new film Benche Thakar Gaan (Song of Life) was chosen to be the inaugural film at the 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival this year.
22nd Kolkata International Film Festival to open today
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:31 pm
Kolkata, Nov11 (IBNS) – The 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival will throw its doors open Friday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in the presence of Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal.