IFFI: News
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IFFI 2017: VR is tool to preserve records and memories for posterity, says Anand Gandhi
The Ship Of Theseus director spoke of the possibilities of the use of VR in cinema and said filmmakers are still understanding the grammar of the medium.
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IFFI 2017: Writing is a very speculative process, says Dangal's Nitesh Tiwari
Tiwari and two of his co-writers on Dangal spoke about the importance of discarding things that do not fit the overall idea and the use of humour, particularly if the subject matter is 'heavy'.
Review Hindi
Khandhar review: Mrinal Sen carves a masterpiece from the ‘ruins’
A gripping story, taut screenplay and virtuoso performance by Shabana Azmi will make you visit this Khandhar time and again.
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I did not get any support from anyone during Indu Sarkar row: Madhur Bhandarkar
The film maker claimed that those who are backing Sanjay Leela Bhansali over his controversy-marred film Padmavati did not support him when his Indu Sarkar (2017) came under fire.
Article Malayalam
IFFI 2017: Why not, says festival director Sunit Tandon when asked if S Durga can still be slotted
The film does not figure in the schedule for the second and final half of the festival, but the Kerala high court has ordered IFFI to screen it.
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IFFI 2017: Padmavati protests a ploy to divert attention from real issues, says actress-filmmaker Rohini
We live in a time of strict censorship, the National award-winner said on the sidelines of the festival in Goa.
Article Malayalam Marathi
IFFI will have to screen S Durga as Kerala high court does not stay its order
A division bench of the court admitted the central government's plea against a single judge's order to screen the film at the current festival in Goa.
Review Hindi
IFFI 2017: Madhur Bhandarkar’s Mumbai Mist weakest link in BRICS anthology
In Mumbai Mist, Chandrakant and Charlie become friends and the two have a blast, as they both learn precious little things from each other.
Article Malayalam
IFFI 2017: I&B ministry appeals against Kerala HC order to screen S Durga
The information & broadcasting ministry's plea against the Kerala HC order said 'the concern of law and order are best left to be assessed by the executive and not superseded by judicial decisions.'
Review Marathi
Kshitij review: An inspirational tale in a gloomy environment
The film touches upon farmer suicides subtly and asks a crucial question, 'Will the compensation last a lifetime?'
Article Malayalam
IFFI 2017: Festival's responsibility to screen S Durga, says steering committee's Anand Gandhi
Gandhi asserted that though some films cause anxiety and discomfort and challenge privilege, they hold a window to the future and must be acknowledged.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: Sudhir Mishra, Satish Kaushik, Ranjit Kapoor pay homage to 'mad man' Kundan Shah
The cast and writer of the 1983 cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro met to speak about the late filmmaker, whom they remembered fondly with stories from their filming days.
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IFFI 2017: DoP Sameer Bhaskar on the backbreaking experience of shooting uncut film Mahaprayan
Mahaprayan, based on a true story, is only the 21st uncut feature film in the world and the first in Konkani.
Article Assam
Jahnu Barua remembers good friend and veteran Assamese actor Biju Phukan
The filmmaker offered his condolences to the actor's family while IFFI director Sunit Tandon led the audience in observing a minute’s silence.
Article Malayalam
This is contempt of court: Actor Kannan Nayar on IFFI not scheduling S Durga
Lead actress Rajshri Deshpande revealed that she’s been receiving death threats in the past year.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: Adults need more children's films than kids, says CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi
He was speaking at the ongoing International Film Festival of India in Goa.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: Always make children curious what's next, says Chhota Bheem creator Rajiv Chilaka
The animator speaks about the challenges of keeping children hooked to content, the fear of saturation, and the need for tweaking content every time.
Review Marathi
Pimpal review: Watch Dilip Prabhavalkar at his best in this emotional drama
The film, directed by Gajendra Ahire, is a picture-perfect postcard with just the right words to warm the cockles of your heart.
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IFFI 2017: Want to show people good cinema, says Kiran Shantaram of his connection with festivals
Challenges in organizing film festivals is the topic at this year's Open Forum in Goa.
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IFFI 2017: We are battling a mindset while making children’s films, says Nitesh Tiwari
The Dangal (2016) director was speaking at the festival in Goa about why India hasn’t got its own children’s film with global appeal.