2024 Indian film festival
55th International Film Festival of India Official poster
Opening film Better Man Michael Gracey Closing film Dry Season Bohdan Sláma Location Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium at Panaji , Goa , India Founded 1952 Awards Hosted by No. of films180 Festival date Opening: 20 November 2024 (2024-11-20 ) (2024-11-28 ) Website iffigoa
The 55th International Film Festival of India is taking place from 20 to 28 November, 2024 at Panaji , Goa . The theme of this year's festival is 'Young Filmmakers – The Future is Now', so this year a new section and award category 'Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film' has been introduced in the festival to encourage young blood. The award constitutes of a certificate and cash prize of ₹5 lakh in recognition of young directorial talent from India.[ 1] [ 2]
On 11 November it was announced that Ashutosh Gowariker an Indian filmmaker will serve as the chairperson of the international jury, and Phillip Noyce , an Australian film and television director is the recipient of Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award .[ 3]
15 films will compete for Golden Peacock award in main competition.[ 4] [ 5] Raj Kapoor , filmmaker Tapan Sinha , Telugu star Akkineni Nageswara Rao , and singer Mohammed Rafi , through a dedicated tribute program.[ 6]
The festival opened with Australian film on the life of the British pop star Robbie Williams , Better Man Michael Gracey . Abhishek Banerjee and Bhumi Pednekar hosted the opening ceremony which was telecast live on YouTube .[ 7]
On 6 September 2024, The National Film Development Corporation of India under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India) , organised a Roadshow to kick off the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India. The Roadshow was held at the NFDC Premises on Pedder Road, Mumbai.[ 8] Swatantrya Veer Savarkar [ 9]
The festival is celebrating the centenary of four icons of Indian cinema—actor-director Raj Kapoor , filmmaker Tapan Sinha , Telugu star Akkineni Nageswara Rao , and singer Mohammed Rafi with a special tribute program. In its 55th edition, the festival will showcase restored classics from these legends, including Kapoor’s 1951 crime drama film Awaara Harmonium , Akkineni’s 1953 film Devadasu Hum Dono [ 10] Shekhar Kapur , Central Board of Film Certification chairman, and other senior ministry officials. It was revealed that the 'International Competition' section has 15 feature films, which will compete for the coveted Golden Peacock and ₹ 40 lakhs. Whereas 'Best Feature Film Debut Director' section has five International plus two Indian Films, which will compete for the Silver Peacock, ₹ 10 lakh and a certificate. 'IFFIesta’ an entertainment zone, where films, music, and culture converge to enhance youth participation and engagement at the festival will be set up.[ 2]
Opening and closing ceremonies [ edit ] Abhishek Banerjee , host opening ceremonyBhumi Pednekar , host opening ceremonyAbhishek Banerjee and Bhumi Pednekar hosted the opening ceremony[ 11] Ishaan Khatter and Manushi Chhillar . Sanya Malhotra and Sunny Kaushal brought the history of Indian cinema to life through a musical tableau, spanning from 1913 to the present day. This year's Country of Focus, Australia, delighted the audience with mesmerizing dance performances. The centennial celebrations of Indian cinema legends Raj Kapoor , Tapan Sinha , Akkineni Nageswara Rao , and Mohammed Rafi were honored in the presence of their families, with commemorative postage stamps released in their memory.[ 12]
In conversation:
Panel Discussions:
Women Safety and Cinema 21 November 2024 Panelists
Imtiaz Ali , Suhasini Maniratnam and Kushboo Sundar , and moderated by Vani Tripathi Tikoo Centenary Special – Celebrating the Life and Works of Raj Kapoor 24th November 2024 Panelists
Ranbir Kapoor and Rahul Rawail Centenary Session – The Spectrum and the Soul Tapan Sinha 27 November 2024 Panelists
Arjun Chakraborty , Manu Chakraborty and Ratnottama Sengupta Ashutosh Gowariker , Chairman of juryIn addition to the Golden Peacock for best film, the Jury decides the winners in the Best Director, Best Actor (Male), Best Actor (Female) and Special Jury Prize categories. The following are the members of the International Jury:[ 13]
Chandra Prakash Dwivedi , Chairman of juryThe Feature Film Jury is headed by Film Director, Actor and Screenwriter Chandra Prakash Dwivedi . The Feature Jury constituted of twelve Members collectively representing the diverse Indian film fraternity.[ 14]
Manoj Joshi , Indian film, stage and television actorSusmita Mukherjee , ActorHimansu Sekhar Khatua , Film DirectorOinam Gautam Singh, Film Director
Ashuu Trikha, Film Director
S.M. Patil, Film Director and Writer
Neelaabh Kaul, Cinematographer and Film Director
Susant Misra, Film Director
Arun Kumar Bose, Ex HOD of Prasad Institute and Sound Engineer
Ratnottama Sengupta, Writer and Editor
Sameer Hanchate, Film Director
Priya Krishnaswamy, Film Director Non-feature film jury [ edit ] The Jury headed by Documentary and Wildlife film director Subbiah Nallamuthu , has following six member:
Rajnikant Acharya, Producer and Film Director
Ronel Haobam, Film Director
Usha Deshpande, Film Director and Producer
Vandana Kohli, Film Director and Writer
Mithunchandra Chaudhari, Film Director
Shalini Shah , filmmakerICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal jury [ edit ] Isabelle Danel, France, Honorary President of FIPRESCI - International Federation of Film Critics
Serge Michel, Vice President of CICT-ICFT
Maria Cristina Iglesias, former head of UNESCO’s Cultural Sector Programme
Ahmed Bedjaoui, Artistic Director of the Algiers International Film Festival
Xueyan Hun, Platform for Creativity and Innovation, CICT-ICFT youth branch 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow [ edit ] A. Sreekar Prasad , EditorDeepak Singh , directorCharuvi Agrawal , Indian painter, sculptor, animator, visual and installation artistShankar Mahadevan , composerSamrat Chakraborty , WritingRavi Varman , cinematographerMona Shetty , Voice overShreya Ghoshal , Playback SingerSreelekha Mukherjee , ActorSheetal Sharma , costume designerSections Opening and closing films [ edit ] Source: [ 15] [ 16]
International competition [ edit ] 15 international and Indian fiction feature films will compete for the Golden Peacock Award.[ 17] [ 18]
Highlighted title indicates award winner
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Fear and Trembling
Manijeh Hekmat and Faeze Azizkhani
Iran
Gulizar
Belkis Bayrak
Turkey
Holy Cow Vingt Dieux
Louise Courvoisier
France
I Am Nevenka
Icíar Bollaín
Spain
Panopticon
George Sikharulidze
Georgia, France, Italy, Romania
Pierce Cì xīn qiè gŭ Nelicia Low Singapore, Taiwan, Poland
Red Path
Les Enfants rouges
Lotfi Achour
Tunisia
Shepherds Berger
Sophie Deraspe
Canada, France
The New Year That Never Came
Bogdan Mureșanu
Romania
Toxic Akiplėša
Saulė Bliuvaitė
Lithuania
Waves Vlny
Jiří Mádl
Czech Republic, Slovakia
Who Do I Belong To Là d’où l’on vient
Meryam Joobeur
Tunisia, Canada, France, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
The Goat Life Aadujeevitham
Blessy
India
Article 370 Aditya Suhas Jambhale
India
Raavsaheb
Nikhil Mahajan
India
Best Debut Feature Film of a Director [ edit ] This competition category is a platform for upcoming filmmakers from India and abroad and win the Best Debut Director Award . Seven debut films were nominated in this category.[ 19]
Highlighted title indicates award winnerBest Web Series OTT [ edit ] In Indian Panorama feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic, and aesthetic excellence are selected for the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of these films under different categories.[ 14] [ 20]
Mainstream Cinema Section [ edit ] 20 Non-feature films selected in the 'Indian Panorama' are as follows:
Title of the Film
Language
Director(s)
6-A Akash Ganga
Hindi
Nirmal Chander
Amar Aaj Marega
Hindi
Rajat Kariya
Sivandha Mann
Tamil
Infant
Amma’s Pride
Tamil
Shiva Krish
Bahi – Tracing My Ancestors
Hindi
Rachita Gorowala
Ballad of the Mountain
Hindi
Tarun Jain
Battoo Ka Bulbula
Hariyanvi
Akshay Bhardwaj
Chanchisoa
Garo
Elvachisa Ch Sangma, Dipankar Das
Flanders Di Zameen Vich
Punjabi
Sachin
Ghar Jaisa Kuch (Opening film)
Ladakhi
Harsh Sangani
Ghode Ki Sawari
Hindi
Debjani Mukherjee
Google Matrimony
English
Abhinav Athrey
Main Nida
Hindi
Atul Pandey
Mo Bou, Mo Gaan
Oriya
Subash Sahoo
Monihara
Bengali
Subhadeep Biswas
P for Paparazzi
Hindi
Divya Kharnare
Pillars of Progress: The Epic Story of Delhi Metro
English
Satish Pande
Praan Pratishtha
Marathi
Pankaj Sonawane
Roti Koon Banasi?
Rajasthani
Chandan Singh
Saavat
Konkani
Shivam Harmalkar, Santosh Shetkar
Sivantha Mann
Tamil
Infant
Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film [ edit ] Five Debut Feature Films by Indian Directors will be showcased, that highlight new perspectives, diverse narratives, and innovative cinematic styles from across India.[ 21]
Title of the Film
Language
Director(s)
Boong Manipuri
Lakshmipriya Devi
Gharat Ganpati
Marathi
Navjyot Bandiwadekar
Mikka Bannada Hakki (Bird of a Different Feather)
Kannada
Manohara K
Razakar Telugu
Yata Satyanarayana
Thanupp (The Cold)
Malayalam
Ragesh Narayanan
ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal [ edit ] Ten films have been shortlisted for the ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal , each representing different regions, cultures, and genres, yet united by their commitment to Gandhian principles.[ 22]
Highlighted title indicates award winner
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Crossing Geçiş
Levan Akin
Sweden, Denmark, France, Turkey, Georgia
For Rana
Iman Yazdi
Iran
Lesson Learned
Bálint Szimler
Hungary
Meeting with Pol Pot Rendez-vous avec Pol Pot
Rithy Panh
France, Cambodia, Taiwan, Qatar, Turkey
Satu - Year of the Rabbit
Joshua Trigg
Laos, United Kingdom
Transamazonia Pia Marais
Brazil, France, Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan
Unsinkable
Synkefri
Christian Andersen
Denmark
Aamar Boss
Nandita Roy , Shiboprosad Mukherjee
India
Juiphool
Jadumoni Dutta
Srikanth Tushar Hiranandani
[ edit ]
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Black Dog 狗陣
Guan Hu
China
The Empire L'Empire
Bruno Dumont
France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Portugal
The End Joshua Oppenheimer Denmark, United Kingdom
Flathead Jaydon Martin
Australia
Grand Tour Miguel Gomes
Portugal, Italy, France
The Great Yawn of History
Khamyazeye bozorg
Aliyar Rasti
Iran
Happy Holidays ينعاد عليكو
Scandar Copti
Palestine, Germany, France, Italy, Qatar
Loveable
Elskling
Lilja Ingolfsdottir
Norway
Moon
Mond
Kurdwin Ayub
Austria
Norah نورة
Tawfik Alzaidi
Saudi Arabia
Pepe Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias
Dominican Republic, Namibia, Germany, France
Phantosmia Lav Diaz
Philippines
The Second Act Le Deuxième Acte
Quentin Dupieux
France
Steppenwolf
Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Kazakhstan
Simon of the Mountain Simon de la montaña
Federico Luis
Argentina, Chile, Uruguay
The Quiet Son Jouer Avec le Feu
Delphine and Muriel Coulin
France
This section comprises documentaries & docu-drama.
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Afternoons of Solitude Tardes de soledad
Albert Serra
Spain, Portugal, France
Black Box Diaries Shiori Itō
Japan, United States, United Kingdom
Cinema Laika
Veljko Vidak
Finland
Dahomey Mati Diop France, Senegal, Benin
Gaucho Gaucho Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw
United States, Argentina
Higher than Acidic Clouds
Balatar az abrhaye asidi
Ali Asgari
Iran
Mistress Dispeller Elizabeth Lo China, United States
Youth (Hard Times) Qing Chun (Ku) Wang Bing France, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Youth (Homecoming) 青春（归）
Wang Bing
France, Luxembourg, Netherlands
[ edit ]
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Animalia Paradoxa
Niles Atallah
Chile
Eight Postcards from Utopia Opt ilustrate din lumea ideală
Radu Jude , Christian Ferencz-Flatz
Romania
Godsterminal
Georg Tiller
Sweeden
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
Brothers Quay
United Kingdom, Poland, Germany
Telepathic Letters
Cartas Telepáticas
Edgar Pêra
Portugal
The Rim
La Parra
Alberto Gracia
Spain
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Frewaka
Fréwaka
Aislinn Clarke
Ireland
Sofia, the Possession
Tu Sangre
Guillermo Barreira
Spain
The Wailing
El llanto
Pedro Martín Calero
Spain, France, Argentina
Working Class Goes to Hell
Radnička Klasa Ide U Pakao
Mladen Djordjevic
Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Romania
Cinema of the World [ edit ]
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
A Postcard from Rome
Pastkarte no Romas
Elza Gauja
Latvia
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Mark Cousins
United Kingdom
Aïcha
Mehdi Barsaoui
Tunisia, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Algiers Chakib Taleb-Bendiab
Algeria, Tunisia, France, Canada
All Shall Be Well 從今以後
Ray Yeung
Hong Kong
American Warrior
Gustavo Martin Benites
United States
Architecton Victor Kossakovsky
Germany, France, United States
As the River Goes By
水东游
Charles Hu
China
Ayse
Necmi Sancak
Turkey
Barren
Mansour Vosoughi
Iran
Bassima's Womb
Le ventre de Bassima
Babek Aliassa
Canada
Bila Burba
Duiren Wagua
Panama
They Call Me the Panzer
Me dicen el Panzer
Rodrigo Quintero Arauz
Panama
Bassima's Womb
Le ventre de Bassima
Babek Aliassa
Canada
Bitter Gold
Oro Amargo
Juan Olea
Chile, Germany, Mexico, Uruguay
Borrowed Time
Choy Ji
China
Brief History of a Family 家庭简史
Lin Jianjie
China, Denmark
Year
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
2024
Through Rocks and Clouds
Raíz
Franco García Becerra
Peru, Chile
2024
The Rebels
Мятежники
Vladimir Alenikov
Russia
2024
Clarice's Dream
O Sonho De Clarice
Guto Bicalho, Fernando Gutierrez
Brazil
1956
Kabuliwala Tapan Sinha
India
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Crickets, It’s Your Turn
Shegirtkeler, Vash Vyhod
Olga Korotko
France, Kazakhstan
Cu Li Never Cries
Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc
Phạm Ngọc Lân
Vietnam, Singapore, France, Philippines, Norway
Else Thibault Emin
France, Belgium
Hunters on a White Field
Jakt På Ett Vitt Fält
Sarah Gyllenstierna
Sweden
Hunting Daze
Jour De Chasse
Annick Blanc
Canada
Lilies Not for Me
Will Seefried
United States, United Kingdom, France, South Africa
Memories of a Burning Body Memorias de un cuerpo que arde
Antonella Sudasassi Furniss
Costa Rica, Spain
Year
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
2024
Black Butterflies
Mariposas Negras
David Baute
Spain, Panama
2024
Eastern Anthems
Mariposas Negras
Matthew Wolkow, Jean-Jacques Martinod
Canada, United States, Ecuador
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Bring Them Down Christopher Andrews
Ireland, Unied Kingdom, Belgium
The Draughtsman's Contract Peter Greenaway United Kingdom
In Camera Naqqash Khalid
United Kingdom
Layla Amrou Al-Kadhi United Kingdom
Sky Peals Moin Hussain
United Kingdom
From The Consulates [ edit ]
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
So Close to the Clouds
Tan cerca de las nubes
Manuel Cañibe
Mexico
The Dark Castle
Kirill Kuzin
Belarus, Russia
A Fragile Flower
Doa hoa mong manh
Mai Thu Huyền
Vietnam, USA
Jíkuri:Journey to the Land of the Tarahumara
Federico Cecchetti
México, USA, France
[ edit ] As part of centenary celebrations of Raj Kapoor , Mohammed Rafi , Tapan Sinha and Akkineni Nageswara Rao , each of their film restored by National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), as part of National Film Heritage Mission, is screened.[ 23]
Films and television shows will have their premiere in this segment.[ 24]
Australia has been nominated as the "Country of Focus" for the festival. A thoughtfully selected lineup of seven Australian films, spanning a variety of genres will be featured in the festival. From acclaimed dramas and impactful documentaries to visually captivating thrillers and uplifting comedies, these films will highlight Australia's unique cultural identity, showcasing a rich array of stories from both indigenous and modern communities.[ 25]
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