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The best film of the 15th IFFK screened at Nishagandi

The best film at the 15th International Film Festival of Kerala that was bagged by the Spanish film, “Portraits in a Sea of Lies” was screened at the Nishagandhi open auditorium, Trivandrum, soon after the closing ceremony. The film tells the story of two cousins who take a journey to recover their grandfather’s land in a civil-war torn Columbia.

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Worst movie of last year wins best movie of this year



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Suvarna Chakoram for “Portraits in a Sea of Lies”, “Veetilekkulla Vazhi”, the best Malayalam film

The Suvarna Chakoram and Rs 15 lakhs for the Best Film was awarded to the director Carlos Gaviria for the Spanish film, “Portraits in a Sea of Lies” at the closing ceremony of the 15th International Film Festival of Kerala. The best Malayalam film was awarded to Dr. Biju’s Veetilekkulla Vazhi. The awards were presented by the President of the festival at the Nishagandhi auditorium in the closing ceremony of the 15th IFFK. Well-known film maker Santhosh Shivan and his wife, the renowned cine artiste Suhasini were the chief guests of the function.

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15th IFFK concludes; Golden Crow Pheasant to ‘Portraits In a Sea of Lies’

The concluding ceremony of IFFK hosted the distribution of awards, the ‘Suvarna Chakoram’ or Golden Crow Pheasant went to ‘Portraits In a Sea of Lies’. The ‘Rajata Chakoram’ or the Silver Crow Pheasant award for best direction went to Julia Solomonoff for ‘The Last Summer of La Boyita’.
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15th IFFK: The week of wonders concludes; Golden Crow Pheasant to be awarded today

The concluding ceremony of the 15th IFFK will be conducted at the Nishagandhi Auditorium today. In a week’s span, the festival has managed to screen 203 films from 83 countries in theatres around Trivandrum city.
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Screening of “Danny”, the only Indian cinema since 2001 to be the best feature film at IFFK
The retrospective session of T.V.Chandran, today screened one of the best ever classics of the International Film Festival of Kerala. The film since 2001 until now is the only Indian cinema to have won the best feature film award at the IFFK, “Danny”. As T.V.Chandran spoke to the audience before the screening of the film, he said that amongst the seven films....
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“Spirit of Independence” package renders an inimitable experience at the IFFK
Spirit of Independence package was one of the most noted categories at the IFFK. Today, at the 7th day of IFFK, the screenings at Kalabhavan commenced with the film “Killer of Sheep”. One of the well-noted film of the Independence package, the film was well-taken by the audience too.

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“Apitchapong, the best sleeping potion at IFFK, yet the master craftsman in shot composition”
The well-known Thai film maker, Apitchapong watched his film in the Apitchapong focus of IFFK at the New theatre along with the delegates. He was felicitated before the screening of the film and with his own typical style of grabbing hearts; his two minute talk made him “the delegates’ favourite”.

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“Chitra Suthram”: Malayala cinema goes awry?

“Malayala, Cinema Today” takes a new turn with the screening of a “surrealist” Malayalam film, “Chitra Suthram”[ Imaged threads] at the Kairali Theatre. The debut movie of a young director, Vipin Vijay, the film can be rightly tagged “extraordinarily unique”. .......

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World Cinema to Classic stature at the IFFK: “Domaine”, well-received

The World Cinema package at the 15th IFFK has an elegant journey travelling across numerous classic clicks that are widely lauded by the cineastes, here. A major share of the films from this category are termed real “classics” by not just the jurists and the cine laureates, .......
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“Indian Cinema Now” one of the most loved packages at IFFK

As though the “Indian Cinema Now” category is increasingly becoming a favourite package, today also great responses are coming from the delegates’ side about an Indian film screened today afternoon at the Kairali theatre. “Kanasembo Kudureyaneri” [ Riding a Stallion of a Dream],.......
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Malayalam Cinema triumphs again, great feedback for Elektra

Elektra, the Shyama Prasad film screened as part of the ‘Malayalam cinema now’ in the 15th edition of IFFK captured the audience with the depth of its theme and unique directorial treatment. The film was a cinematic presentation of Greek tragedy. .............
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Indian cinema, “Japanese Wife” the best contestant in the Competition section

Indian Cinema is sure to heighten the tight race in competition films, with Aparna Sen’s “Japanese Wife” kicking off massive acclaim at the 15th IFFK.The “Japanese Wife” is a beautifully picturized story of Snehamoya, a simple arithmetic teacher in a remote .............
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Optical illusion: One of the very low opinion-raising films at IFFK

The third day of the 15th edition of IFFK-2010 witnessed some of the finest films screened in the competition section. The film “Optical Illusion”directed by Christian Jimenez is a satire on the extraordinary events which are actually the deviation of straight happenings............
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IFFK, an inspiration to the Malayalam Cinema: K.R.Mohanan

The inaugural ceremony of Malayalam cinema Package by Chairman of Chalachitra Academy Chairman K.R.Mohanan. “Makaramanju” [ Mist of Capricon] was the ...........
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Lenin Rajendran’s “Makaramanju” fails to stand up to its enormous publicityiffk news

The “Malayalam Cinema Today” package was inaugurated today morning at the Kairali theatre at 11 30 by the Chalachitra Academy Chairman K.R.Mohanan. The first film of the package was Lenin Rajendran’s “Makaramanju”...........
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Helipolis: Accentuates the heat of Competition filmsiffk news

The competition section of 15th IFFK witnessed a strong representation of Egyptian film as Ahmmad Abdalla’s “Heliopolis” was screened at Sreekumar. The film unravels the consternation ..........
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First Malayalam competition film, TD Dasan Std 6 B, raises high hopesiffk news

T.D DASAN std.6B, one of the two Malayalam filmS to be included in the competition segment of IFFK 2O10 was screened today at the festival. The film directed by Mohan Raghavan, tells the story of Dasan who was deserted by his father..........
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Black Heaven: A unique visual experienceiffk news

“Black Heaven”, the film screened in the world film category reveals the beauty of world cinema. The film screened at the Sree Padmanabha theatre has succeeded in exploring the story telling complemented by excellent visual construction and editing. ..........
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Standing Ovation for Indian film “Udaan”, the best youth film of the yeariffk news

“The Indian Cinema Now” category had a grand start at the Kairali today with its first film “Udaan”. The movie was received with huge applause from the beginning till end. ..........
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Inaugural film initiates the innate mood of festival across Trivandrumiffk news

The inaugural film ‘Please Don’t Disturb’ was screened at the Nishagandhi open auditorium soon after the inaugural ceremony by 7 30 in the evening. Several hundred thronged the amphitheatres, ..........
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Fassbinder’s first retrospective film at IFFK: “Love is colder than death”iffk news

“Love is colder than death”, the maiden film of Rassbinder was screened in 15th edition of IFFK-2010 today at Sreekumar Theatre. The film as expected had a thick packed audience. ..........
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Little Rose: An exploration into a brutal love triangleiffk news

The first screening at Kairali set a grand opening to the 15th International Film Festival of Kerala. “Little Rose” from the World Cinema received a warm welcome from the audience..........
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Warm Welcome to the 15th IFFK Signature Film, “Dreams”

With the first screening of the15th IFFK just over, scores of delegates watched the movie, “Cameroon’s Love Letter” at Kalabhavan. More than the movie itself, the crowd was greatly fascinated by the signature film of this year...........
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First screening of 15th IFFK 2010: “Unreal Forest” raises high opinions

The 15th International Film Festival commenced at the Kalabhavan Theatre with the Thai film “Unreal Forest”. In stark contrast to the previous edition,..........
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15th IFFK inaugurated at Kanakakkunnu amongst a huge gathering

The official inauguration of IFFK 2010 was held moments ago at Kanakakkunnu palace, Trivandrum this evening. The festival was inaugurated by Sri V.S Achuthananthan .........
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Showcasing the Indian Panorama with prideiffk news

The 15th IFFK 2010 will witness the power and prowess ofIndian cinema with the “Indian cinema now,” a category devoted to seven most noted Indian films comprising of four Hindi films,and a film each from Bengali, Kannada and Marathi language.........
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Poetry in foot taps: “Amma” dance to honour O.N.V.Kurup

As a mark of honouring the Jnanpeeth awardee, the renowned writer of Malayalam O.N.V.Kurup, the Kerala Kalamandalam is presenting a dance form “Amma”.....
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Showcasing the successful history of Malayalam film industry

The 15th IFFK 2010 will have an added attraction to the Malayalam film industry with the “Milestones of Pride” exhibition which will be conducted at the Kanakakunnu Palace from December 11th.,.....
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15th IFFK commences at Trivandrum: First screening at Kalabhavan

The 15th International Festival took off this morning at 9 am with the first film screened at Kalabhavan theatre. “Cameroon Love letter” is the opening film of the festival. The inaugural film,.....
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IFFK 2010: List of films on December 10th



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IFFK 2010: Evoking the Titans of Malayalam film Industry

As the 15th IFFK 2010 is at the door step, Malayalam film enthusiasts will have a tough time ahead to cope with out flowing emotions and tears, their tribute to some of the masters who contributed so much to the film world.....
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Change in theatre Venues of 15th IFFK

The venues for the 15th International festival of Kerala will have a change this time from its previous editions. Three more theatres join the list this time replacing some of the venues from the 14th IFFK........
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Memorable honour for a living legend: T V Chandran Retrospective

Like a brook set in motion, a breeze blowing across the people laden with a smell, sometimes pungent, sometimes fragrant. This is all that you can say about T.V Chandran’sfilms which are going.........
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Tagore Centenary hall likely to be 16th IFFK’s Permanent Venue

The Chairman of Chalachitra Academy, Mr K.R.Mohanan in an exclusive interview with www.keral.com, said that the 16th IFFK is likely to have Tagore Centenary hall at Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum as its permanent venue.........
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The fire of freedom

“The spirit of independence”, the package of IFFK is devoted to African films bearing the imprints and passion for freedom. The honest desire and sincere attempt to break the shackles of colonialism and cultural.........
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A window from Japan in IFFK

The 15th edition of IFFK will provide a venue for the film maniacs to look at the Japanese colour of life. Japan, the land of Kabuki, has got a great tradition in the art of making films. The successors .........
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15th IFFK: Signature film released

The Signature film of the 15th IFFK has been released at Kalabhavan theatre today at 10:30 am. Transport Minister Jose Thettayil inaugurated the function........
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Packages reviving Cultural Renaissance

Films depicting life, its varieties and aspirations will adorn the special list of films in the 15th edition of IFFK. 21 films from Latin America, Central Asia and Spain will reveal the rich culture and heritage of the........
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Permanent Venue to IFFK, still a dream: Films in 10 theatres
As if the dream will ever remain a dream, this time also, without a permanent venue, the 15th International Film Festival of Kerala will have ten venues spread
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High noon films: Highlight attraction of Malayalam representation

As if time dissolves the sting, the box office flops that were once shrouded to the off-time shows in theatres have now garnered a reputed space in the 15th IFFK.
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Lack of a Permanent Venue triggers audience grievances

The demand for constructing a permanent venue for IFFK has been raised by many for years. Had the demand been fulfilled it would have saved lakhs of rupees
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Malayalam Cinemas race to the Golden Crow Pheasant Award

Mean while the film festivals are about to start, the expectations of Malayalam film lovers are running high as two Malayalam films
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Fassbinder Retrospective: A legend enlivened

Retrospective film section of IFFK will be a homage to the great rebel of new German cinema, Rainer Warner Fassbinder. His seven popular films will be screened
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Film Festival will miss Ayyappan’s presence

Legendary Malayalam poet Ayyappan, who recently passed away in Kerala, will be immensely missed by the people of Kerala during the IFFK event.
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“Please Don’t Disturb” to be the Inaugural film

This year’s International Film Festival will flag off with Mohsen Abdulvahab’s Please Don’t Disturb. A movie that probes deep into the inner intricacies ........
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Jagadish inaugurates the Delegate Cell


The Delegate Cell for the 15th IFFK has been inaugurated by the well-known Malayalam Actor Jagadish. Today, at 1:30 pm the ........
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Not just fun and frolic, 15th IFFK: High prize money


IFFK 2010 organized by Kerala Chalachitra academy will screen 200 films in various genres across ten selected venues. This thick pack of films .......
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Waheeda and Werner to give a gracious start to the fest


One of India’s most popular actresses of yesteryears, Waheeda Rehman will inaugurate the 15th International Film Festival of Kerala. ......
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15th IFFK: And the Countdown begins


Trivandrum is all set to be the hub of film buffs and serious crowds within just 6 more days. As this year’s International Film Festival of Kerala........
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Why should boys have all the fun? Women Cinema in IFFK


The much awaited15th edition of IFFK will have an increased participation of women in the craft of film making. Twelve notable woman directors .......
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International Film Festival, Kerala: List of 200 films to be screened in eight days


Bicentennial Films,Central Asia,Contemporary Masters in Focusm,Competition Films
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