IFFK News

Vidhu Vincent: woman power of Malayalam cinema at IFFK

Vidhu's debut film 'Manhole' won two awards at the 21st edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala.

Manoramaonline wins IFFK award for online reporting

The IFFK special site featured festival news, interviews, previews, movie reviews, videos and picture galleries.

Film fever brings cheer to this ‘chai wala’ | Video

A small makeshift tea shop in the model of a traditional hut has caught the attention of tea lovers who came to the IFFK village.

IFFK winners to be announced today

The awards will be presented at the closing ceremony, scheduled to be held at Nishagandhi at 6 pm.

IFFK 2016: live from festival venue | videos

The 21st International Film Festival of Kerala, the most celebrated movie fete of film enthusiasts comes to an end on Friday.

Aanandam fame Arun and Anarkali attend IFFK | Video

Actors Arun and Anarkali were visibly excited to be at the festival.

Tagore theater sees heavy rush for ‘The Net’, seat for minister Balan causes chaos

As Balan's seat was occupied, the organizing committee members requested some delegates to give up their seats, but to no avail.

Court order on national anthem is fascism in the guise of patriotism: Dr Biju

The court should have exempted films festivals from its ruling regarding national anthem on the grounds of practicability, said Dr Biju.

Bollywood & Hollywood kill my spirit, says this Ethiopian filmmaker

In Garima's opinion cinema has a capacity to change and bring about a change in society.

Making history, a transgender reports on IFFK for Manoramaonline

For the first time in India, Manorama Online presented a transgender as a reporter at the 21st International Film Festival of Kerala.

Why this protest, asks Kamal as BJP workers sing national anthem in front of his house

Director Kamal faced a protest of a different kind when angry BJP workers sang the national anthem near his home in Thrissur.

These 'green' handloom jackets are turning heads at the IFFK

The 'green' Khadi jackets worn by officials and staff at the IFFK have become something of a fashion statement among the celebrities, movie lovers, delegates, directors.

Dinkoists observe Dinkapournami at IFFK

The Dinkoists tried conducting ‘Dinkala’, a mock ritual, along the lines of the traditional Pongala festival.

Patriotism shouldn’t be pitted against individual rights: Sathyan Anthikad

Anthikad, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming movie Jomonte Suvisheshangal, was talking on the sideline of the 21st edition of International film festival.

National anthem row: Maniyanpilla Raju calls protests a showoff

Slamming those who allegedly disrespected the National Anthem, actor Maniyanpilla Raju said police shouldn't have released them on bail.

How this banned Iranian classic saw the light of the day at IFFK

Mohsen Makhmalbaf’s 'The Nights of Zayande-rood', which was screened at IFFK, had to be stolen from archives to be screened abroad.

National anthem row: protest against arrest at IFFK venue

The members of the group said that the police action is a threat to the democratic system in the country.

Centre in no mood to permit Majidi’s 'Messenger of God'

IFFK organizers had moved heaven and earth and had kept a slot ready to screen the movie even if it gets the nod in the last minute.

'SC order on National Anthem must strictly be followed in IFFK'

A statement by the organizers said that the reservation will be canceled if the delegate fail to reach the theater at least five minutes before the show.

Tastes of our audience have not improved: Adoor

Last year, we had a number of good films across the country but none has been able to pull crowd to the theaters, Adoor said.

Six arrested for disrespecting National Anthem, released later

The arrest follows a complaint filed by Yuva Morcha demanding action against those who have shown disrespect to the anthem ahead of the screenings.

Dileep, Kavya to honor Adoor Gopalakrishnan at IFFK

Adoor Gopalakrishnan who has completed his 50th year of filmmaking will be honored at 21st edition of IFFK .

Attention IFFK delegates, you must enter the theater before national anthem

Some of the delegates were seen sitting while the national anthem was played prior to a movie's show Saturday.

Free auto services arranged for delegates

A total of 20 auto rickshaws will help facilitate free transportation of delegates from one theater to another.

ReSa's performance kick-starts folk festival in IFFK

The band's lead singer Reshmi Satheesh, who is also an actor, presented the rich and appealing aspects of Indian folk tradition, along with a blend of global and native music.

‘Nymphomaniac,' 'Love'…What now?

There is always a buzz surrounding a particular movie ahead of all film fetes. And this year, the probable title is....

Jagathy Sreekumar, Sheela inaugurate Designer’s Attic

IFFK 2016 has arranged a visual representation titled ‘Designer’s Attic’, which will portray the journey of Malayalam cinema from its nuances to the wider perspective.

Nishagandhi blooms again with the commencing of 21st edition of IFFK | Pix, video

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the opening ceremony of the week-long festival by lighting the traditional lamp.

New IFFK theater complex to be built in two years

The move could also see the film archives and library being shifted to the new complex.

National anthem should be played before every film at IFFK: SC

The court expressed shock over the petitioner's statement that playing national anthem during film festivals would be troublesome to foreigners..

Manoramaonline's IFFK 2016 bilingual news site launched

The bilingual special site will update the readers on latest happenings at the IFFK venues, exclusive interviews with celebrities and delegates.

IFFK showcases the 'Life of Artists'

This year’s IFFK will have four films that will feature four great artists in the world.

Here’s why movie buffs shouldn’t miss Ken Loach’s films this IFFK

His movies are for the working class people and they showcase Loach’s anger towards the system of classifying people based on their professional statuses.

It’s show time: 21st IFFK to kick off today | Video

Three awards will be given for three categories, International competition, NETPAC, and FIPRESCI.

‘Woody Allen wanted a chartered flight from the US to TVPM’

This was disclosed by Chalachitra Academy chairman Kamal and vice-chairperson Beena Paul while revealing the expenses for conducting the film festival.

Manju Warrier hands over first transgender pass at IFFK

The first pass was handed over to activist Sheethal Shyam by actress Manju Warrier.

13,000 film buffs, 184 cinemas for 8-day IFFK extravaganza

IFFK have given entry passes to 13,000 film buffs who will be able to choose from a bouquet of around 184 national and international films in 10 sections.

Folk art festival to be held along with IFFK

The festival is scheduled to begin with the performance of the band 'Rasa'.

15 movies to compete for the Golden Crown Pheasant Award

For the first time in its history, IFFK features a Malayalam film directed by a woman director, Vidhu Vincent in the competition category.

Distribution of IFFK pass postponed to Wednesday as Kerala mourns Jaya's demise

This season's IFFK is set to begin on December 9 and as many as 185 films from 62 countries would be screened under various categories in the festival.

IFFK to discuss merits of censorship on Dec 11

A seminar on 'Celebrating 50 Years: The Cinema of Adoor Gopalakrishnan' will also be held on December 12 as a part of the IFFK.

Two Malayalam movies to compete in 21st IFFK’s competition section

Fourteen films will compete for various film awards in the competition section of this season’s IFFK.

21 Malayalam films to be screened at IFFK

Veteran director and Dadasaheb Phalke award winner Adoor Gopalakrishnan's contributions for the past 50 years in Malayalam cinema will be honored at the week-long gala.

Afghan movie 'Parting' to open IFFK

An Afghan-Iran co-production, the movie was Afghanistan's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the 89th Academy Awards.

National anthem before every movie: IFFK organizers may approach court seeking exemption

The 21st edition of IFFK will get under way from December 9-16. Around 13,000 delegates have already registered for the much-awaited gala.

IFFK 2016: Amol Palekar to be chief guest

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the festival at the Nishagandhi auditorium.

IFFK 2016: Nishagandhi amphitheater to become an all-weather venue with butterfly roof

State tourism department is at the helm of the revamping process, which costs Rs 3.3 crores.

Maheshinte Prathikaram takes over Veeram's slot in IFFK

Veteran director Jayaraj's multi-lingual Veeram has been withdrawn from the International Film Festival of Kerala.

Rs 500 crore infrastructure boost for Kerala film industry

The state government will also set up 100 new theatre complexes across the state, each having a seating capacity of around 250.

18 Indian films selected for 21st IFFK

The selection was made by a panel of experts and it includes two Malayalam films 'Manhole', directed by debutant Vidhu Vincent and 'Kaadu Pookkunna Neram' by Biju.