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IFFK Potpourri India with Rima Das’s Bulbul Can Sing





Six Indian films are in the 'Potpourri India’ basket at the 23rd edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). 

The special package has been designed to bring a mix of variety of films from across the country. 

The highlight of the chosen lot is Rima Das's ‘Bulbul Can Sing’, which was highly acclaimed at its premier at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Assamese filmmaker rose to fame and recognition with her debut feature film ‘Village Rockstars’, which she wrote, co-produced, directed, cinematographed, and edited. The film which won the National Film Award for Best Film and is India’s official entry to the 91st Academy Awards, was screened at the 22nd IFFK.

Jasari language film ‘Sinjar’ which won director Sandeep Pampally the National Film Award for Best Debut Film for direction, is also in the category. The Malayalam filmmaker’s work also was selected as the Best Feature Film in Jasari at the National Film Awards. The other films in the category are Priya Ramasubban’s Ladakhi film ‘Chuskit’, Bobby Sarma Baruah’s Sherdukpan film ‘The Apparition’, Arup Manna’s Assamese flick ‘The Quest’, and the Tibetan film ‘The Sweet Requiem’, directed by Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam.


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