IFFI 2022: SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' showed the real powers of Indian cinema, says Anurag Thakur

20 November: From opening up about what the new edition of IFFI has in store for cinephiles to talking about the magic of Indian cinema, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur talked about different aspects of film industry.

Ahead of the grand opening ceremony of the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India in Goa, Anurag Thakur, on Sunday, interacted with the media.

From opening up about what the new edition of IFFI has in store for cinephiles to talking about the magic of Indian cinema, the Union Minister talked about different aspects of film industry.

He also recalled his conversation with one of the Australian ministers over 'RRR', which features Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn.

"I recently met an Australian minister. He told me that he watched 'RRR' a couple of days ago and he really liked it. It feels so good to see how the film is now hailed as an international film. RRR not only did the business but also showed the real abilities of Indian cinema," Anurag Thakur said. "Regional cinema and others who can't get a platform anywhere else, reach Goa's IFFI. Via this platform, they can reach corners of the world. The festival is also a market for buyers," he added.

Speaking about the 53rd edition of IFFI, the minister informed that people from remote areas have also participated. "This year lots of premiers are happening here. Several new initiatives are taken. This time, 1000 entries came for the 75 creative Minds. 75 creative minds were chosen from 10 fields. People from remote areas also participated. 75 creative minds is for those who used to feel scared of coming to mumbai, now their requirements are being bridged, opportunities are being provided for all to be able to participate in mainstream film industry.

This IFFI platform is not just for mumbai film industry but for people from across the nation to come together and work together. Season premier of OTT platform show will also be happening," Anurag Thakur shared.

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Fauda S4 to premiere at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

Fauda S4 will premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Creators and Executive Producers Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff will travel to IFFI for the premiere with episode 1.

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The series which launches globally on Netflix in 2023, *will have its premiere at the festival in a star studded gala event on Sunday, November 27th.

Creators and Executive Producers Lior Raz and Avi Isaacharoff said: “We’re so excited to come to India for the Asian premiere of Fauda Season 4. It's incredible that this story has resonated so strongly with fans in India and we really appreciate all the love and support over the last four seasons. We can’t wait to see the reaction for Season 4.”

While appreciating the initiative, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government Of India, Mr. Anurag Thakur, said," There's no secret to making an artistic endeavour successful. At the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), unique stories in diverse languages, from all regions, ethnicity, and cultures are honoured and celebrated. With OTT coming forward to premiere and feature their content at the festival, our endeavour to offer fresh narratives, creative ideas and new perspectives into the world bear fruits. We have an effective audio-visual treaty with Israel and that makes us more than happy to host the internationally renowned stars of the region at the 53rd IFFI this year!"

Fauda Season 4 sees the story move beyond Israel where Doron (Lior Raz) is in pursuit of a threat that has him crossing continents in his most dangerous mission yet.

India is one of the top 20 countries where Israeli content is most watched by Netflix members, and Israeli stories are globally popular with 90% of viewers Fauda (S1-S3) coming from outside Israel.

Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff will also take part in a fireside chat on “Storytelling in The Era of Global Entertainment” with actor Rajkumar Rao most recently seen in Netflix film Monica, O My Darling and Monika Shergill, VP of Content Netflix India.

The global success of Fauda in India highlights how Netflix brings local stories to global audiences. Netflix will also premiere Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, Qala and Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio at the festival.

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IFFI 53 to celebrate 50 glorious years of Manipuri Cinema

#IFFIWood, 19 November 2022

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Still from Ishanaou

Manipur- the ‘ Jewel city of India’, one of the eight sisters of North East will be the torch bearer for promotion of films from North East India at the 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

To mark the golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema, IFFI 53-Asia’s oldest film festival - will showcase Five Feature and five Non-Feature films, curated by Manipur State Film Development Society under Indian Panorama. Each year 9th April has been celebrated as the birth of Manipuri cinema since the first Manipuri feature film was released on 9th April 1972 named ‘Matamgi Manipur’, directed by Deb Kumar Bose.

With the screening of opening feature film Ishanaou directed by Padmashree award winning director Aribam Shyam Sharma, and Ratan Thiyam; The Man of Theater in Non-feature film section along with other films, the cinema enthusiast will get a taste of rich cultural heritage, fierce storytelling, dance, music, traditions and theaters from the state of Manipur.

Manipuri film pioneers like Aribam Shyam Sharma, Oken Amakcham, Nirmala Chanu, Borun Thokchom, Romi Meitei among others will mark their presence to celebrate the 50 years of aesthetic brilliance of Manipuri cinema during the 53rd Edition of IFFI, Goa.

Directed by Aribam Shyam Sharma, the film Ishanou revolves around a female protagonist named Tampha, her husband and her children. Their lives disrupted by a sudden change when Tampha leaves her family in search of the Maibi Guru whom she thinks has chosen her to be the matriarchal religious sect of Maibis.

Brojendragee Luhongba

Directed by S.N. Chand Sajati, Brojendra, a doctor, married a girl of his mother's choice but refused to look at her face even after marriage. Later, at a musical performance, he chances upon a beautiful girl and exchanges meaningful glances with her. He returned home guilt-ridden but he surprised to see the same girl as his wife.

Loktak Lairembee

A poetic gala, the film transports the meditative locals of Loktak Lake-the floating Lake of Manipur and accidental discovery of a weapon, a fisherman experiences a new confidence that soon lead into violence. Directed by Haobam Paban Kumar.

Phijigi Mani

Directed by Oinam Gautam, Yaiphabi - the women protagonist of Phijigi Mani -sets out on a mission to reunite her family. She tries to bridge the strained relationship between her parents and her brother, Sanajaoba who abandoned them. The film rides upon the past and present life of Yaiphabi evolving the socio-political scenario of Manipur.

The Tainted Minor

‘Chaoren’ the school going boy getting jealous of his friend Sana who is picked up by their football coach to be the team captain. Further, he indulged in a sinister act by giving Sana the chemical-sprayed vegetable to eat and Sana did not turned up the next day. The film is directed by Romi Meitei.

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