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Winners of Woodpecker International Film Festival 2017
The award ceremony was held in the evening of the concluding day (12 November) in the presence of festival chairperson, renowned filmmaker, actor, and theatre director Avijit Dutt.
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Film festivals are the only space we have: Mehram director Zain Anwar on fostering creativity
In an exclusive conversation with Cinestaan.com, the filmmaker spoke about the inspiration that led to the making of the film.
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Every frame should look like a painting: Darpan Bajaj on his award-winning Maharajin
In an exclusive interview, Darpan Bajaj, director of the award-winning documentary Maharajin, talks about his interest in the arts and the role of imagination in his films.
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Filmmaking is not my business, it’s my passion: Filmmaker Kavita Bahl
Director of Krishna’s Waiting Room, Kavita Bahl, spoke about the introspective journey into the lives of the widows of Vrindavan.
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Bollywood represents an ideal nation and a pluralistic culture: Director Yasmin Kidwai
Post the screening of her film, Filmisthaan: The Euphoric State of Bollywood, director Yasmin shared the thought that led to the film and how they suceeded in getting stars speak about the industry.
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Smaller films can be a catalyst for change: Mayank Bokolia, director of Aadha Chand Tum Rakhlo
In an exclusive conversation with Cinestaan.com, the filmmaker talks about the ideology that permeates his films and sensibility as an artist.
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Mehram preview: Exploring human gateways to heaven
Zain Anwar’s short film explores the idea of Mehram through the story of Aamna, whose burning wish is to go on the pilgrimage.
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Maharajin preview: Tribute to the incredible mistress of cremation ghats
While the film is firmly focuses on the life of Maharajin, it also offers a meditative comment on religion as the role of gender and labour is contemplated and questions of life and death are mulled over.
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WIFF 2017: Every little bit counts, says short film Breakthrough Early Marriage
Raising awareness about the issue of early child marriage, the short film emphasizes on the role of the community in tackling this critical issue.
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Young filmmakers get a voice at Woodpecker International Film Festival 2017
In an attempt to promote new talent, WIFF has also been encouraging student films and films by young filmmakers from around the world.
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Festivals need to ensure they have good content: WIFF director Rao Narender Yadav
Joining Cinestaan.com for an exclusive chat, Rao Narendra Yadav, director of WIFF, discussed the inspiration behind the festival and the challenges faced by film festivals in contemporary times.
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10 must-watch international films at Woodpecker International Film Festival 2017
Seventy-six short films and documentaries from India and 15 other countries will be screened at the festival. There is no entry fee.
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Feast Of Varanasi preview: Exploring a little-known subject
The British film, a whodunnit with a mystical twist, will have its India premiere at the Woodpecker International Film Festival starting in Delhi on Thursday.
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10 must-watch Indian films at Woodpecker International Film Festival 2017
Woodpecker International Film Festival will be held from 9-12 November 2017 at the Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi. There is no entry fee.
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Remembering the progressive poet and thinker Tanveer Naqvi
On his 45th death anniversary, we trace Tanveer Naqvi's journey from India to Pakistan, and have a look at some of the immortal songs he wrote for films in both countries.
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To Bikini or not to Bikini – Remembering An Evening In Paris
Celebrating 50 years of Shakti Samanta’s film, we recall the brouhaha over a bikini and revisit the Parisian spectacle.
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Jewel Thief golden jubilee: Masterful whodunit with intricately woven web of deceit
With its enigmatic plot and stellar performances, Jewel Thief, which was released 50 years ago this day (27 October), remains one of the finest suspense thrillers in Hindi cinema.
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Remembering Jaspal Bhatti's brand of satirical humour: Death anniversary special
On the comedian's death anniversary, we look at some of his most popular works and see why its time we reminisce about the Jaspal Bhatti brand of humour.
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Humility, passion, respect... three traits younger artistes can imbibe from Om Puri
On Om Puri's birth anniversary, his wife Nandita Puri reminisces about time spent with the actor and speaks about the government's apathy to honour his memory.
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Lekh Tandon made Amrapali to prove a point
Though he moved to directing for television, cinema remained Tandon's first love and he believed that the story was at the heart of the medium.