IFFK celebrates 12 amazing filmmakers: Thiruvananthapuram, the 28th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) is all set to honor 12 legends in its special homage category. This section will showcase 11 outstanding films that celebrate the brilliance of well-known artists in the film industry.
The homage category will include the Iranian masterpiece ‘A Minor’ by Dariush Mehrjui, who received a lifetime achievement award in the 19th edition of IFFK.
IFFK celebrates 12 amazing filmmakers
Sumitra Peries, the first female director from Sri Lanka, will be honored with the screening of her film ‘The Tree Goddess.’
The festival will also pay tribute to Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura, an IFFK lifetime achievement award winner, by featuring his film ‘Cousin Angelica.’ More info about IFFK celebrates 12 amazing filmmakers: A special homage you can’t miss!
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This category will also highlight international classics like ‘Brick and Mirror’ by Ebrahim Golestan, ‘Adieu Philippine’ by Jacques Rozier, ‘Distant Voices, Still Lives’ by Terence Davies, and ‘The Exorcist’ by William Friedkin.
Movies by acclaimed directors K G George and Siddique, and performances by veteran actors Innocent and Mamukkoya from the Malayalam film industry, will also be part of this category.
Notable selections in this lineup include the cult classic ‘Yavanika,’ paying tribute to K G George, and the evergreen hit ‘Ramji Rao Speaking,’ honoring Siddique and Innocent.
Mammukoya’s legacy will be remembered through the screening of the award-winning movie ‘Perumazhakkalam’ by Kamal. More info about IFFK celebrates 12 amazing filmmakers: A special homage you can’t miss!
The category also features Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s ‘Vidheyan’ as a remembrance to the renowned producer K Ravindranathan Nair, who received the prestigious J C Daniel award for his significant contributions to Malayalam cinema.
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