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Widow Of Silence review: Riveting exploration of ruined lives in a mesmerizing landscape
Filmmaker Praveen Morchhale's fascinating film takes a searing look at the lives of the so-called half-widows in Kashmir and the people left behind in a conflict zone.
Article Malayalam
I made hardcore commercial cinema, just to exist: Malayalam film veteran Sreekumaran Thampi
At the closing ceremony of the 2nd Kazhcha-Niv Indie Film Festival, Thampi recounted his own challenges and journey in Malayalam cinema.
Article Hindi
We are here, and not at IFFK, because we are passionate about cinema: Apurva Asrani at KNIFF 2018
The editor-screenwriter was one of the mentors at the Kazhcha-Niv Indie Film Festival Script Lab this year.
Article Malayalam
Screenplay writers should be aware of socio-political situation of the country: PF Mathews at KNIFF
Speaking on day 4 at the Kazhcha-Niv Indie Film Festival lab, Mathews shared some crucial aspects that writers should keep in mind while penning their scripts.
Article Malayalam
Making films is nothing short of ecstasy: Filmmaker KP Kumaran at the KNIFF Coffee Chat
Day 2 of the Kazhcha-NIV Film Festival saw filmmaker and screenwriter KP Kumaran bring to the fore some of the challenges in making independent films.
Article Malayalam
We need a connection between filmmakers and critics: Sanal Sasidharan at KNIFF 2018
At a Coffee Chat session, filmmakers discussed the state of film criticism in India and thought through modes of exhibition wherein independent filmmakers could reach out to a wider audience.
Article Bengali English (India)
A beacon and an inspiration: Filmmaker Sangeeta Datta on Rituparno Ghosh's legacy
Bird Of Dusk, filmmaker Sangeeta Datta's tribute to Rituparno Ghosh opened the Kazhcha-NIV Indie Film Festival. Datta speaks about hitherto unknown aspects of Ghosh's personality and his formidable legacy.
Article Malayalam
KNIFF is kind of an anarchy that includes everything: Sanal Kumar Sasidharan
The second edition of a unique film festival, Kazhcha-Niv Indie Film Fest, is being held in Trivandrum from 7-10 December. Sanal, one of the founders and organisers of the festival speaks on the focus of the festival as well as its future.
Article American
IFFI 2018 has been a disaster as it is run by cinema illiterates: Veteran film aficionado Abhijit Ghosh Dastidar
A regular at film festivals in the country, he has been attending the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), or the Filmotsav as it was called in those days, since 1982.
Article Hindi
I want conservation stories to reach the masses: The Firefox Guardian director Gunjan Menon
The Firefox Guardian was screened at the recently concluded Woodpecker International Film Festival. The filmmaker talks about her fascination with the lesser known animal and her motivation as a wildlife filmmaker.
Article Hindi
You never know whose eyes are on you: Anandana Kapur on her film about women detectives
On the sidelines of the 6th Woodpecker International Film Festival, Kapur speaks about her documentary that looks at women detectives and their lives in a refreshingly nuanced way.
Article Hindi
Unless you can make a frog look sexy, nobody is interested: Akanksha Sood Singh
On the second day of the Woodpecker International Film Festival 2018, National award-winning filmmaker Akanksha Sood Singh discussed key elements of wildlife filmmaking in her masterclass.
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10 must-watch international films at the Woodpecker festival
The films range from wildlife documentaries to stories of the human spirit.
Article Hindi
I think I am a gangster at heart: Vishal Bhardwaj at Film Bazaar 2018
The filmmaker speaks about his journey in cinema and what defines his choices in a conversation with Nasreen Munni Kabir.
Article Hindi
Want Vaikhari to trigger a new journey for people: Lubdhak Chatterjee
The documentary will be screened today (23 November) at the 6th Woodpecker International Film Festival in Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.
Article Hindi
Ten must-watch Indian films at the Woodpecker festival 2018
The festival this year has a strong focus on contemporary issues of global migration and displacement as well as on films with woman protagonists.
Article Bengali
India continues to disappoint me: Filmmaker Rajaditya Banerjee on how globalization has left the marginalized behind
Rajaditya Banerjee, whose Death Certificate was screened at KIFF 2018, talks passionately about his reasons for making the film and explains why he is critical of a developmental model that means progress for a few.
Article Australian
Australian films are not well represented in India: Film curator Mitu Bhowmick Lange at KIFF
On the sidelines of the Kolkata film festival, Mitu Bhowmick Lange discusses the selection of Australian films for the festival and ways in which the two countries can strengthen cultural bonds.
Article Hindi
I want to work with people who enrich my craft, experiences: Filmmaker Sanjoy Nag on Yours Truly
The filmmaker talks about his inspirations for the story and the choice of casting Soni Razdan in his film.
Article American Australian
Bollywood had a big impression on me: Australian film editor Jill Bilcock on her brush with Hindi films
The renowned film editor was at the Kolkata International Film Festival as part of the celebration of Australian cinema.