Bengaluru Film Fest from Jan 29, Theme on Women Empowerment
The Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) 2025 runs Jan 29-Feb 6, showcasing 200+ films from 60 countries. Discover award-winning cinema from Cannes, Venice & Toronto. #BIFFes2025
The Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) 2025 runs Jan 29-Feb 6, showcasing 200+ films from 60 countries. Discover award-winning cinema from Cannes, Venice & Toronto. #BIFFes2025
The 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) runs from Jan 29 to Feb 6, 2025. With Prakash Raj as ambassador, it will screen 200+ films from 60 countries, focusing on women's empowerment. Details inside.
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Telangana's government pledges full support to filmmakers, aiming to make the state India's top film destination. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy highlights short films' role at Hyderabad festival.
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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises Centre for denying censor exemption to IFFK, calling it an attack on artistic freedom. Read about the controversy and the festival's defiant stand.
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The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to several films, including the classic 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political and artistic backlash ensues.
The 30th IFFK faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to films like 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political backlash ensues. Read the full story.
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The Kerala International Film Festival grants screening permission to four films, including 'Once Upon A Time In Gaza', out of 19 awaiting clearance. Get the full list and details here.
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