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IFFI to celebrate Malayalam cinema; Prem Nazir’s legacy, new-generation filmmakers in focus

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (UNI) The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, will celebrate the richness and diversity of Malayalam cinema, featuring a tribute to legendary actor Prem Nazir, contemporary films and special interactive sessions with prominent film personalities from Kerala.
The festival will revisit the legacy of Prem Nazir, popularly known as the evergreen romantic hero of Indian cinema, through a special screening of Thulabharam as part of the centenary celebrations of distinguished personalities associated with Indian cinema.
Contemporary Malayalam cinema will be represented by Sarvam Maya, directed by Akhil Sathyan and featuring Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Riya Shibu and Priety Mukundan. Selected for the Indian Panorama feature-film section, the supernatural drama explores faith, love and self-discovery through the story of Prabhendu, an atheist musician who develops an unusual relationship with the spirit of a young woman.
The New Horizon section of Indian Panorama will feature two other Malayalam films – Ottanjaavalmaram (A Lone Jamun Tree), directed by Shruthi Sharanyam, and Ajayante Maranam: Oru Case Study, directed by Sreehari Haridas.
The non-feature film selection includes Switch Off, an 11-minute Malayalam short film directed by Sandeep Francis, while Half, directed by Kerala filmmaker Samjad, will be screened in the Gala Premieres section.
The festival will also feature special interactions with prominent Malayalam film personalities. Actor and filmmaker Basil Joseph will participate in an 'In Conversation' session titled 'The Epic Genres – Mythologies, Superheroes & New Worlds', focusing on the evolving dimensions of epic storytelling in cinema.
Acclaimed playback singer K. S. Chithra will lead a retrospective session paying tribute to legendary singers Asha Bhosle and S. Janaki, celebrating their enduring contribution to Indian film music.
The 57th IFFI will be held under the theme 'Stories without Borders', bringing together films, filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from India and abroad on a common platform to promote cultural exchange and celebrate cinema as a universal language.
The festival, one of India's premier international cinematic events, will run from November 20 to 28 in Goa.
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