IFFI 2013 : Preparations in final stage
0Organized by the IFFI Secretariat under the aegis of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Goa and the Indian Film Industry, the festival brings cinema from around the world to the country, and presents a boutique of contemporary and classic cinema from India to the world, through a variety of film screening programmes, academic sessions and cultural exchange programmes.
Based on the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the whole world is one family), the festival will feature the best of world cinema touching upon nuances of emerging trends in the world of cinema. Around 160 foreign films are to be showcased in this edition, under various categories, and through this cultural exchange of sensibilities and perspectives, take Indian cinematic sensibilities across borders.
The curated selection brings to India, works of iconic film personalities, including their documentaries, homages and tributes to cinematic legends as a showcase of changing trends and aesthetics of participating nations. This year's festival also provides a rare cinematic glimpse of Japan through a selection of animation and fiction feature films.
The festival will serve as a platform to showcase, learn about and take part in India's most important dialogue on cinema.