26th KIFF to be inaugurated amid Covid-19 in Kolkata today
Kolkata/IBNS: The 26th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will be inaugurated amid Covid-19 pandemic here on Friday.
Shah Rukh Khan to attend 26th KIFF inauguration virtually tomorrow
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and West Bengal brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan will be virtually present at the inauguration of 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Friday.
Low-key virtual 26th KIFF inauguration amid Covid-19 to be held in Nabanna on Jan 8
Kolkata/IBNS: A low-key inauguration ceremony of the 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) amid the Covid-19 pandemic will be held virtually at state headquarters Nabanna on Jan 8.
First-ever digital edition of Japanese Film Festival 2020 opens today in India
New Delhi/IBNS: Japan Foundation New Delhi on Friday announced the launch of the fourth edition of the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) 2020 in India.
Malayalam film Jallikattu becomes India's official entry to Oscars 2021
Kolkata/IBNS: Malayalam film Jallikattu has become India's official entry to the 93rd Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences (Oscar) Awards 2021
Nature humbles you and puts you in perspective: Nomadland director Chloe Zhao
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Chloé Zhao, director and producer of the film ‘Nomadland’, winner of TIFF 2020 People's Choice Award, tell Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director & Co-Head of TIFF, how she balanced the successful creation of the larger landscape of the vast portrait of contemporary American West against a more intimate portrait of the protagonist Fern. Asha Bajaj, IBNS Canada's Special Correspondent, brings you the excerpts:
Islamabad: A Pakistani newspaper has said the treatment given to Pakistani web series Churails, which dealt with sensitive issues, reflected the 'hypocrisy' of the society.
Turkish short film Tor wins award for the best actress at the 9th Delhi Shorts film fest
New Delhi: At the recently concluded award ceremony of Delhi Shorts International Film Festival, the jury recognized & awarded Turkish actress Rüçhan Çalışkur with Best actress award for her performance in Turkish short film ‘Tor’.
26th KIFF rescheduled to Jan 2021 over Covid-19 spread
Kolkata/IBNS: The 26th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has been rescheduled to January, 2021 over the spread of Covid-19.
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) held at Toronto, Joana Vicente, Executive director and co-head of TIFF discusses 'Ammonite' with Francis Lee, director of the film starring Kate Winslet. IBNS Canada's special correspondent Asha Bajaj brings excerpts:
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) , Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director & Co-Head of TIFF, discusses the film 'Nomadland' with American actress Frances McDormand, who played Fern exploring the vast landscape of the American West, in director-producer Chloé Zhao's intimate portrayal of life as a modern-day nomad. Our Toronto correspondent Asha Bajaj brings you the excerpts:
Enacting delicate same-sex relationship with Ronan every day terrified me: Kate Winslet
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), thed iconic fest's executive director and co-head Joana Vicente catches up with Hollywood stars Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan in Francis Lee directed 'Ammonite'. The romantic drama is inspired by the life of 19th century British palaeontologist Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) who was in an all-consuming same-sex love with geologist Charlotte Murchison (Saoirse Ronan). Asha Bajaj brings you excerpts:
TIFF 2020: Short reviews of 10 most popular films
Toronto, Sep 25 (IBNS): The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020 had been forced to cull the number of TIFF titles from over 330 in 2019 to roughly 50 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the 50 films premiered at the TIFF 2020, IBNS Canada's Special Correspondent Asha Bajaj selects 10 films for short reviews.
TIFF 2020 film 'Nomadland' is a study of modern-day nomad's life in West America
Toronto/IBNS: Directed, edited, produced, and screen played by Chloé Zhao, TIFF 2020 Gala Presentation 'Nomadland', an adapted version of Jessica Bruder’s non-fiction book celebrates humanity and community as she portrays the intimate life of widowed Fern (Frances McDormand) as a modern-day nomad.
TIFF 2020 to premiere tonight 'Pieces of Woman' depicting a couple's deep loss
Toronto/IBNS: Directed by Kornél Mundruczó, 'Pieces of Woman', a moving story of a couple experiencing deepest loss, will premiere on Friday at TIFF Bell Lightbox here on 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).