There will be a masterclass in screenwriting by V Vijayendra Prasad, on editing by A Sreekar Prasad, and Anupam Kher will take a class in acting.

The edition will see the return of masterclass and in-conversation sessions with eminent filmmakers and actors. Birju Maharaj, actors Ramesh Deo and Maheshwari Amma, singer KK, singer Bhupinder Singh, as well as filmmakers Bob Refealson, Ivan Reitman, and actress Monica Vitti.

Under the homage section, tributes will be paid to 18 Indian and five international cinema personalities such as melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, Kathak maestro Pt. Sohrab Modi's 'Nausherwan-E-Adil' (1957), Ramesh Maheshwary's 'Nanak Nam Jahaz Hai' (1969), K Vishwanath's 1980 Telugu movie 'Sankarabharnam' and two Satyajit Ray classics - 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' (1977) and 'Ganashatru' (1989) are part of this line-up. Mercedes Bryce Morgan's 'Fixation' was announced as the mid-fest film.įilms from the NFAI will be showcased by the NFDC in the 'Indian Restored Classics' section. 'The Film Bazaar would be substantially changed as for the first time pavilion from several countries, states, and film organisations would be set up on a very beautiful promenade along the sea in Panaji,' Chandra said.Īustria's 'Alma and Oskar' will open the annual festival while Polish movie 'The Perfect Number' will close the IFFI. This time it will be held in a physical format but keeping in mind the interests of those who still have problems, selected film screenings, masterclasses, and talks will be made available virtually,' Chandra said.įilm Bazaar, dedicated to discovering, supporting and showcasing South Asian content, has gone under a complete overhaul. 'Many people from other countries could not participate in the last two IFFIs. In an effort towards inclusivity, screenings of films such as Oscar winning movie 'Gandhi' will be showcased in the 'Divyangjan' (visually impaired) section with embedded audio descriptions and subtitles.Īccording to Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apurva Chandra, the 53rd edition of the IFFI is important as it is the first chapter to be organised in-person 'after the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic'. Netflix will be coming with the makers of the series 'Fauda' and they will be discussing the creative challenges they face while shooting,' Bhakar told reporters here. Other important and popular films like 'Drishyam 2', 'Goldfish', 'Bhediya' will be premiered. There will be several gala premiers of Hindi films with their actors present to support and promote cinema. The new book adaptation programme - 'Books to Box Office' inspired by the Venice Film Festival - has been introduced as an initiative to bridge the gap between good stories printed in books and good films that can be made by adapting them.

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