The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), taking place from November 20 to 28 in Goa, will feature screenings of Indian classics and contemporary hits in unique inflatable theatres. One theatre is set up at the main venue, Kala Academy, while the other is located in Sanquelim, the constituency of the Chief Minister. Additionally, a mobile open-air screen will travel across North and South Goa, bringing films to a wider audience.

The festival's lineup includes acclaimed works such as Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar' featuring Ranbir Kapoor, SS Rajamouli's blockbuster 'RRR', Pa. Ranjith's 'Thangalaan', Mani Ratnam's epic two-part saga 'Ponniyin Selvan', and 'The Vaccine War'.

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The Indian Panorama/National Film Award section will see the inflatable theatres host the screenings of the National Award winning Malayalam drama ‘Aattam’, Bengali biographical drama ‘Aparajito’ based on the making of the Satyajit Ray classic ‘Pather Panchali’, Avinash Arun's ‘Three of Us’, actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty's ‘Kantara’ and Adivi Sesh's ‘Major’ among others. Sushil Chaudhary, Founder and CEO PicturetimeDigiplex, said in a statement, “At Picturetime, we’ve always believed in making the big screen accessible and affordable to everyone and help felicitate filmmakers, who want their films to be screened on the biggest screen possible.

This year at IFFI, our two inflatable theatres will not only give delegates an immersive cinematic experience but will also ensure that locals in Goa, beyond the main venues, can engage with world-class cinema through our travelling open-air screen” “Our mission is to democratise the big-screen experience, and our partnership with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Entertainment Society Of Goa (ESG) at this prestigious festival is a significant milestone in that journey. Screening films by legends like Satyajit Ray alongside contemporary hits like RRR and Thangalaan is a celebration of India’s rich cinematic heritage and its vibrant present”, he added.

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Other films to be screened in the inflatable theatres include Satyajit Ray’s ‘Agantuk’, Kundan Shah's ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’, ‘Guide’, Ketan Mehta's ‘Mirch Masala’, Raj Kapoor's ‘Bobby’, and Anup Singh's ‘Qissa’. Each screen, offered by the mobile theatre company Picturetime Digiplex, has a seating capacity of 120 people. The 55th year of IFFI organised by NFDC India and ESG under the aegis of the Information and Broadcasting ministry. NFDC India and ESG have partnered with Picturetime as their screening partner.
(With IANS inputs)

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