53rd edition of IFFI to be hosted in Goa from November 20 to 28

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | November 15, 2022 | News

International Film Festival of India

The 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India, IFFI, is all set to be hosted in Goa from November 20 to 28. The annual film festival brings biggest stalwarts under one roof cumulating the energy and spirit of art, films and culture. 280 films from 79 countries will be screened this year. 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films from India will be showcased in the ‘Indian Panorama’ while 183 films will be a part of international programming.

Opening and closing ceremony will see as many as 14 cultural performances featuring top film celebrities from across India and will also include music and dance groups representing France, Spain and Goa as well. Theme of the Opening Ceremony will be Evolution of Indian Cinema in the last 100 years under the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations.

The 53rd edition of IFFI will be virtually accessible.

L. Murugan, Minister of State, said “In the International film section, 180 films are shortlisted to be screened at IFFI. Films of five personalities are going to be screened in the homage section and Two eminent filmmakers' films will be screened in the tribute section of the IFFI”

Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, “The film Bazar of IFFI would be substantially changed as for the first time pavilion from several countries, states, and film organizations would be set up on a very beautiful promenade along the sea in Panjim, Goa. Entry to the Film Bazar and to these pavilions would be open at any time for IFFI delegates and it would be open for the public from 3 pm to 6 pm on business days”

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