A new initiative, Mind the Gap Film Movement, has been launched to promote political awareness among working-class communities through cinema. With the theme “Political Films, Politics in Film,” the project aims to host a travelling film festival, bringing impactful and thought-provoking movies directly to the public.
The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled to be held from December 5 to December 12. Meanwhile, popular actor Parambrata Chatterjee has been extended an invitation to host the closing ceremony of the fest.
The inauguration of the 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled to commence on December 5 at Netaji Indoor Stadium. The occasion will be attended by Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Mahesh Bhatt, Shatrughan Sinha, and Sourav Ganguly, amongst others.
The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) wrapped up in Goa on Tuesday following the screening of 270 international and Indian films – comprising 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films. The concluding ceremony honoured “Endless Borders” with the Best Film Award, recognised “Panchayat” Season 2 as the Best Web-Series, presented actor-director Rishab Shetty with the Special Jury Award for his film “Kantara”, and bestowed the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award upon Hollywood legend Michael Douglas.
Ambassador's Choice International Film Festival is a regular annual international film festival of the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This annual film festival, a consistent event for several years, will feature “Damal” – an Impress Telefilm Ltd production that earned the National Film Award of Bangladesh.
The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival is set to commence next year on January 20. Despite being two months away, the nine-day film festival is already generating anticipation with organisers making several surprising announcements.
Bangladeshi director Tasmia Afrin Mou’s mid-length Bengali documentary film, “Amar Nanur Bari” (Where My Grandma Lives), is about the destruction of water bodies in the name of development. It is amongst the ten works chosen for the much-awaited list of Film Bazaar of the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa from November 20.
“Peace Film Festival 2023” has been organised to encourage an integrated and peaceful Bangladesh with the participation of creative young filmmakers. This two-day-long festival will be held on October 28 and 29 at the Bangladesh Film Archive in the Agargaon area.
The Asian Project Market (APM), considered the largest film investment and co-production market in Asia, has recently unveiled its 30 selected projects for this year’s edition. Among these prestigious selections is the Bangladeshi film “Suraiya”, directed by Robiul Alam Robi, which has earned its spot among the talented pool of filmmakers.
If you want to do something other than have an outing at yet another restaurant, have a look at these upcoming events, and make plans to have an even better time.
The 75th Cannes Film Festival was inaugurated on 17 May and as usual had a star-studded list of attendees from around the world with their best outfits.
Critically acclaimed and prominent filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's short film, Nishshobdotar Shahar (Silence), which premiered on Iflix, won the Special Jury Award at the 2nd South Asian Short Film Festival, held in Kolkata recently.
The eagerly anticipated European Film Festival has returned to Star Cineplex in the capital with a number of critically acclaimed films.
Feature film, “Meghmallar” by Zahidur Rahim Anjan based on Akhtaruzzaman Elias’ short story “Raincoat”, will be screened at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), to be held in Toronto, Canada from September 10-20.
The International Film Festival was created on the initiative of Jean Zay, Minister for Education and Fine Arts, who was keen to establish an international cultural event in France to rival the Venice Film Festival.
Aishwarya is the best-dressed Indian beauty at 68th Cannes Film Festival.Out of the actress’ appearances,her emerald Elie Saab gown received most votes, making it the best look this year.
Moviyana Film Society and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy have launched a yearlong competitive film festival, with the title “New Films, New Filmmakers”.
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of its victory day (May 9), The Russian Embassy in Dhaka is organising a festival of “Best Russian Movies”.
