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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