Subhash Phal Dessai
Panaji–The 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will continue to have a hybrid component, Subhash Phal Dessai vice chairperson of the Entertainment Society of Goa a co-organising agency of the festival said on Friday.
“We will have a hybrid system again next year. We will have film personalities attending the event, but if for some reason, our international guests are unable to attend the event next year, this platform will be available,” Phal Dessai said.
The 51st edition of the festival is currently ongoing in the coastal state, albeit in a subdued fashion, on account of the pandemic.
Director Sharan Venugopal on his recent short film, ‘Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole’
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January 23, 2021 14:42 IST
The film was recently screened at the 51st International Film Festival of India, Goa and it explores the idea of personal space
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The film was recently screened at the 51st International Film Festival of India, Goa and it explores the idea of personal space
In about 37 minutes, the Malayalam short film,
Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole (
Like a Midnight Dream in English), makes its audience introspect about the idea of personal space in relationships. The film, written and directed by Sharan Venugopal, was recently screened in the Indian Panorama Section at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. “I was always intrigued by the idea of personal space. When I thought of doing a movie, I decided to explore this subject,” says the 28-year-old filmmaker who is based in Thiruvan
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Pinkvilla Desk 456947 reads Mumbai Updated: January 24, 2021 03:38 am Sutapa Sikdar gives emotional speech at IFFI; says ‘Irrfan’s finish line came too soon, but he played well’
By screening Irrfan Khan’s film Paan Singh Tomar, the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) paid a tribute to the late actor’s legacy on January 22, 2021. The film was based on the life of an award-winning athlete who is forced to rebel against the system. It was a perfect homage to Irrfan. The screening was attended by Irrfan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar and their elder son Babil. Irrfan was one of India’s finest and most versatile