Dharamshala International Film Festival: News
Review
After Word review: An ode to Delhi and the inventiveness of the street
Mallika Visvanathan’s short documentary examines the hidden histories and stories embedded in the city.
Review Hindi
Jamnapaar review: Contemplative documentary about the fate of a river
Abhinava Bhattacharyya’s poetic documentary leaves one with a sense of foreboding about what the future holds.
Article
Dharamshala International Film Festival to showcase student films till 26 June
The movies have been made by pupils of Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication in New Delhi.
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Dharamshala International Film Festival organizers announce Film Lab South Asia
The event will be held from 31 October to 4 November 2022.
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Dharamshala International Film Festival to be held in hybrid format
The event will have physical screenings in McLeod Ganj and be held from 3 to 6 November.
Article Chinese
Dharamshala International Film Festival showcases Chinese independent documentaries online
The six selected films are available to watch free worldwide at the Virtual Viewing Room from 22 April to 1 May.
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DIFF to showcase six films to highlight diversity in Buddhist cinema
The selection will be made available free of cost as part of the festival's year-round programme.
Review Haryanvi
Laila Aur Satt Geet review: Poetic, political meditation on a woman's agency
Pushpendra Singh’s film is a visually mesmerizing work that contemplates the predicament of Kashmir.
Article
Succulent, Aakhiri Buraansh and Cheepatakadumpa win big at DIFF 2021
The organizers handed out the Audience Award for Best First Film and Film Critics Guild DIFF Gender Sensitivity Award.
Review
Succulent review: A profound look at human affection in a dystopian future
Amrita Bagchi’s short film raises philosophical questions about human companionship and navigating loneliness.
Review
Khee review: Raising awareness about increasing stray dog menace in Ladakh
The short documentary was screened as part of the Dharamshala International Film Festival.
Review Bengali
Borderlands review: A moving documentary about lives separated, shaped and changed by lines on the map
Directed by Samarth Mahajan, the film captures the struggles and distinct cultures that have emerged on either side of nations' boundaries.
Review Hindi
Uljhan review: A couple wrestles with an ethical dilemma in this thoughtful, compelling drama
First-time filmmaker Ashish Pant has crafted a sensitive feature that examines the weighty issues of privilege, caste and equality.
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Dharamshala International Film Festival extended till 14 November
The 10th edition of the event, which was to end on 10 November, is being held virtually.
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Hansal Mehta, Juhi Chaturvedi, Anup Singh to shed light on various topics at Dharamshala International Film Festival
The organizers of the event have announced a series of live talks, round-table discussions and a post-production lab.
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Dharamshala International Film Festival announces line-up for 10th edition
The renowned event will be held virtually this year too from 4 to 10 November 2021.
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Dharamshala International Film Festival presents IN–>NZ Indigenous Connections
The programme is being held from 13–19 September in collaboration with New Zealand's high commission in India.
Review Hindi
The Miniaturist Of Junagadh review: A tender tale set in a tumultuous time
The short film transports us to a bygone era, to tell the poignant tale of a miniaturist and his family.
Review Bengali
Dhulo review: Stark depiction of the link between patriarchy and ethnic cleansing
The film also places women as the force of resistance against all evil manifestations of power politics.
Article Spanish
Dharamshala festival to showcase films by Spanish master Luis Buñuel
Five films by Buñuel will be screened as part of the festival's Virtual Viewing Room this month.