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55th International Film Festival of India
Official poster
Opening filmBetter Man by Michael Gracey
Closing filmDry Season by Bohdan Sláma
LocationDr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium at Panaji, Goa, India
Founded1952
Awards
Hosted by
No. of films180
Festival dateOpening: 20 November 2024 (2024-11-20)
Closing: 28 November 2024 (2024-11-28)
Websiteiffigoa.org
International Film Festival of India

The 55th International Film Festival of India is taking place from 20 to 28 November, 2024 at Panaji, Goa. The theme of this year's festival is 'Young Filmmakers – The Future is Now', so this year a new section and award category 'Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film' has been introduced in the festival to encourage young blood. The award constitutes of a certificate and cash prize of ₹5 lakh in recognition of young directorial talent from India.[1] The festival will screen over 180 international films from 81 countries, including 15 world premieres.[2]

On 11 November it was announced that Ashutosh Gowariker an Indian filmmaker will serve as the chairperson of the international jury, and Phillip Noyce, an Australian film and television director is the recipient of Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.[3]

15 films will compete for Golden Peacock award in main competition.[4] Australia was designated as the 'Country of Focus' at the festival, with seven Australian films set to be screened, highlighting the country's rich storytelling traditions, including indigenous and contemporary narratives.[5] The festival is honoring the 100th anniversary of four legendary figures in Indian cinema, actor–director Raj Kapoor, filmmaker Tapan Sinha, Telugu star Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and singer Mohammed Rafi, through a dedicated tribute program.[6]

The festival opened with Australian film on the life of the British pop star Robbie Williams, Better Man by Michael Gracey. Abhishek Banerjee and Bhumi Pednekar hosted the opening ceremony which was telecast live on YouTube.[7]

Overview

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On 6 September 2024, The National Film Development Corporation of India under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), organised a Roadshow to kick off the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India. The Roadshow was held at the NFDC Premises on Pedder Road, Mumbai.[8] On October 25, the films selected for the Indian Panorama section, along with the juries for the feature and non-feature categories, were announced. A Hindi–language biographical film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, will open the Panorama section.[9]

The festival is celebrating the centenary of four icons of Indian cinema—actor-director Raj Kapoor, filmmaker Tapan Sinha, Telugu star Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and singer Mohammed Rafi with a special tribute program. In its 55th edition, the festival will showcase restored classics from these legends, including Kapoor’s 1951 crime drama film Awaara, Sinha’s 1976 film Harmonium, Akkineni’s 1953 film Devadasu, and 1961 film Hum Dono, highlighting Rafi’s memorable vocals.[10] The curtain raiser press conference was held on 11 November, attended by union minister of state for Information & Broadcasting, festival director Shekhar Kapur, Central Board of Film Certification chairman, and other senior ministry officials. It was revealed that the 'International Competition' section has 15 feature films, which will compete for the coveted Golden Peacock and 40 lakhs. Whereas 'Best Feature Film Debut Director' section has five International plus two Indian Films, which will compete for the Silver Peacock, 10 lakh and a certificate. 'IFFIesta’ an entertainment zone, where films, music, and culture converge to enhance youth participation and engagement at the festival will be set up.[2]

Opening and closing ceremonies

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Opening ceremony

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Abhishek Banerjee, host opening ceremony
Bhumi Pednekar, host opening ceremony

Abhishek Banerjee and Bhumi Pednekar hosted the opening ceremony[11] which was graced with live performances from Ishaan Khatter and Manushi Chhillar. Sanya Malhotra and Sunny Kaushal brought the history of Indian cinema to life through a musical tableau, spanning from 1913 to the present day. This year's Country of Focus, Australia, delighted the audience with mesmerizing dance performances. The centennial celebrations of Indian cinema legends Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and Mohammed Rafi were honored in the presence of their families, with commemorative postage stamps released in their memory.[12]

Events

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  • In conversation:
  • Panel Discussions:
    • Women Safety and Cinema 21 November 2024
Panelists
Imtiaz Ali, Suhasini Maniratnam and Kushboo Sundar, and moderated by Vani Tripathi Tikoo
    • Centenary Special – Celebrating the Life and Works of Raj Kapoor 24th November 2024
Panelists
Ranbir Kapoor and Rahul Rawail
    • Centenary Session – The Spectrum and the Soul Tapan Sinha 27 November 2024
Panelists
Arjun Chakraborty, Manu Chakraborty and Ratnottama Sengupta

Jury

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International Jury

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Ashutosh Gowariker, Chairman of jury

In addition to the Golden Peacock for best film, the Jury decides the winners in the Best Director, Best Actor (Male), Best Actor (Female) and Special Jury Prize categories. The following are the members of the International Jury:[13]

Feature film jury

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Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, Chairman of jury

The Feature Film Jury is headed by Film Director, Actor and Screenwriter Chandra Prakash Dwivedi. The Feature Jury constituted of twelve Members collectively representing the diverse Indian film fraternity.[14]

  • Manoj Joshi, Indian film, stage and television actor
  • Susmita Mukherjee, Actor
  • Himansu Sekhar Khatua, Film Director
  • Oinam Gautam Singh, Film Director
  • Ashuu Trikha, Film Director
  • S.M. Patil, Film Director and Writer
  • Neelaabh Kaul, Cinematographer and Film Director
  • Susant Misra, Film Director
  • Arun Kumar Bose, Ex HOD of Prasad Institute and Sound Engineer
  • Ratnottama Sengupta, Writer and Editor
  • Sameer Hanchate, Film Director
  • Priya Krishnaswamy, Film Director

Non-feature film jury

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The Jury headed by Documentary and Wildlife film director Subbiah Nallamuthu, has following six member:

  • Rajnikant Acharya, Producer and Film Director
  • Ronel Haobam, Film Director
  • Usha Deshpande, Film Director and Producer
  • Vandana Kohli, Film Director and Writer
  • Mithunchandra Chaudhari, Film Director
  • Shalini Shah, filmmaker

ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal jury

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  • Isabelle Danel, France, Honorary President of FIPRESCI - International Federation of Film Critics
  • Serge Michel, Vice President of CICT-ICFT
  • Maria Cristina Iglesias, former head of UNESCO’s Cultural Sector Programme
  • Ahmed Bedjaoui, Artistic Director of the Algiers International Film Festival
  • Xueyan Hun, Platform for Creativity and Innovation, CICT-ICFT youth branch

75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow

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Grand Jury

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Web Series jury

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Official selection

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Sections

Opening and closing films

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Source:[15]

Year English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Opening films
2024 Better Man Michael Gracey Australia, United States
Closing film
2024 Dry Season Sucho Bohdan Sláma Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia

International competition

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15 international and Indian fiction feature films will compete for the Golden Peacock Award.[16][17]

Highlighted title indicates award winner
English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Fear and Trembling Manijeh Hekmat and Faeze Azizkhani Iran
Gulizar Belkis Bayrak Turkey
Holy Cow Vingt Dieux Louise Courvoisier France
I Am Nevenka Icíar Bollaín Spain
Panopticon George Sikharulidze Georgia, France, Italy, Romania
Pierce Cì xīn qiè gŭ Nelicia Low Singapore, Taiwan, Poland
Red Path Les Enfants rouges Lotfi Achour Tunisia
Shepherds Berger Sophie Deraspe Canada, France
The New Year That Never Came Bogdan Mureșanu Romania
Toxic Akiplėša Saulė Bliuvaitė Lithuania
Waves Vlny Jiří Mádl Czech Republic, Slovakia
Who Do I Belong To Là d’où l’on vient Meryam Joobeur Tunisia, Canada, France, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
The Goat Life Aadujeevitham Blessy India
Article 370 Aditya Suhas Jambhale India
Raavsaheb Nikhil Mahajan India

Best Debut Feature Film of a Director

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This competition category is a platform for upcoming filmmakers from India and abroad and win Silver Peacock. Seven debut films were nominated in this category.[18]

Highlighted title indicates award winner
English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Betânia Marcelo Botta Brazil
Bound in Heaven Kun bang shang tian tang Huo Xin China
Bring Them Down Christopher Andrews Ireland, Belgium
Familiar Touch Sarah Friedland United States
To a Land Unknown Mahdi Fleifel United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Greece, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine
Gypsy Shashi Chandrakant Khandare India
35 Chinna Katha Kaadu Nanda Kishore Emani India

Best Web Series OTT

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English title Original title Director(s) Network
Scam 2003 Hansal Mehta SonyLIV
Jamanapaar Prashant Bhagia Amazon miniTV
Ayali Muthukumar ZEE5
Kota Factory Raghav Subbu Netflix
Jubilee Vikramaditya Motwane Amazon Prime Video
Kohrra Randeep Jha Netflix
The Railway Men Shiv Rawail Netflix
Kaala Paani Sameer Saxena Netflix
Dahaad Reema Kagti Amazon Prime Video
Lampan Nipun Avinash SonyLIV

Indian Panorama

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In Indian Panorama feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic, and aesthetic excellence are selected for the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of these films under different categories.[14][19]

Feature films

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Title of the Film Language Director(s) Producer(s)
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Hindi Randeep Hooda Randeep Hooda Films
Kerebete Kannada Rajguru B Janamana Cinemas
Venkya Kannada Sagar Puranik
Juiphool Assamese Jadumoni Dutta
Mahavatar Narsimha Hindi Ashwin Kumar
Jigarthanda DoubleX Tamil Karthik Subbaraj Stone Bench Creations
The Goat Life Malayalam Blessy Visual Romance
Article 370 Hindi Aditya Suhas Jambhale B62 Studios, Jio Studios
Gypsy Marathi Shashi Chandrakant Khandare
Srikanth Hindi Tushar Hiranandani Chalk and Cheese Films
Aamar Boss Bengali Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Nandita Roy Windows
Bramayugam Malayalam Rahul Sadasivan Night Shift Studios
35 Chinna Katha Kaadu Telugu Nanda Kishore Emani
Rador Pakhi Assamese Bobby Sarma Baruah
Gharat Ganpati Marathi Navjyot Narendra Bandiwadekar
Raavsaaheb Marathi Nikhil Mahajan
Level Cross Malayalam Arfaz Ayub
Karken Galo Nending Loder
Bhootpori Bengali Soukarya Ghosal
Onko Ki Kothin Bengali Saurav Palodhi

Mainstream Cinema Section

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Title of the Film Language Director(s) Producer(s)
Karkhanu Gujarati Rushabh Thanki
12th Fail Hindi Vidhu Vinod Chopra Vinod Chopra Films
Manjummel Boys Malayalam Chidambaram S. Poduval Parava Films
Swargarath Assamese Rajesh Bhuyan AM Television
Kalki 2898 AD Telugu Nag Ashwin Vyjayanthi Movies

Non-feature Films

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20 Non-feature films selected in the 'Indian Panorama' are as follows:

Title of the Film Language Director(s)
6-A Akash Ganga Hindi Nirmal Chander
Amar Aaj Marega Hindi Rajat Kariya
Sivandha Mann Tamil Infant
Amma’s Pride Tamil Shiva Krish
Bahi – Tracing My Ancestors Hindi Rachita Gorowala
Ballad of the Mountain Hindi Tarun Jain
Battoo Ka Bulbula Hariyanvi Akshay Bhardwaj
Chanchisoa Garo Elvachisa Ch Sangma, Dipankar Das
Flanders Di Zameen Vich Punjabi Sachin
Ghar Jaisa Kuch Ladakhi Harsh Sangani
Ghode Ki Sawari Hindi Debjani Mukherjee

Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film

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Five Debut Feature Films by Indian Directors will be showcased, that highlight new perspectives, diverse narratives, and innovative cinematic styles from across India.[20]

Title of the Film Language Director(s)
Boong Manipuri Lakshmipriya Devi
Gharat Ganpati Marathi Navjyot Bandiwadekar
Mikka Bannada Hakki (Bird of a Different Feather) Kannada Manohara K
Razakar Telugu Yata Satyanarayana
Thanupp (The Cold) Malayalam Ragesh Narayanan

ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal

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Ten films have been shortlisted for the award, each representing different regions, cultures, and genres, yet united by their commitment to Gandhian principles.[21]

Highlighted title indicates award winner
English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Crossing Geçiş Levan Akin Sweden, Denmark, France, Turkey, Georgia
For Rana Iman Yazdi Iran
Lesson Learned Bálint Szimler Hungary
Meeting with Pol Pot Rendez-vous avec Pol Pot Rithy Panh France, Cambodia, Taiwan, Qatar, Turkey
Satu - Year of the Rabbit Joshua Trigg Laos, United Kingdom
Transamazonia Pia Marais Brazil, France, Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan
Unsinkable Synkefri Christian Andersen Denmark
Aamar Boss Nandita Roy, Shiboprosad Mukherjee India
Juiphool Jadumoni Dutta
Srikanth Tushar Hiranandani

From The Festivals – 2024

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English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Black Dog 狗陣 Guan Hu China
The Empire L'Empire Bruno Dumont France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Portugal
The End Joshua Oppenheimer Denmark, United Kingdom
Flathead Jaydon Martin Australia
Grand Tour Miguel Gomes Portugal, Italy, France
The Great Yawn of History Khamyazeye bozorg Aliyar Rasti Iran
Happy Holidays ينعاد عليكو Scandar Copti Palestine, Germany, France, Italy, Qatar
Loveable Elskling Lilja Ingolfsdottir Norway
Moon Mond Kurdwin Ayub Austria
Norah نورة Tawfik Alzaidi Saudi Arabia
Pepe Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias Dominican Republic, Namibia, Germany, France
Phantosmia Lav Diaz Philippines
The Second Act Le Deuxième Acte Quentin Dupieux France
Steppenwolf Adilkhan Yerzhanov Kazakhstan
Simon of the Mountain Simon de la montaña Federico Luis Argentina, Chile, Uruguay
The Quiet Son Jouer Avec le Feu Delphine and Muriel Coulin France

Docu–Montage

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This section comprises documentaries & docu-drama.

English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Afternoons of Solitude Tardes de soledad Albert Serra Spain, Portugal, France
Black Box Diaries Shiori Itō Japan, United States, United Kingdom
Cinema Laika Veljko Vidak Finland
Dahomey Mati Diop France, Senegal, Benin
Gaucho Gaucho Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw United States, Argentina
Higher than Acidic Clouds Balatar az abrhaye asidi Ali Asgari Iran
Mistress Dispeller Elizabeth Lo China, United States
Youth (Hard Times) Qing Chun (Ku) Wang Bing France, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Youth (Homecoming) 青春(归) Wang Bing France, Luxembourg, Netherlands

Experimental Films – 2024

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English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Animalia Paradoxa Niles Atallah Chile
Eight Postcards from Utopia Opt ilustrate din lumea ideală Radu Jude, Christian Ferencz-Flatz Romania
Godsterminal Georg Tiller Sweeden
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass Brothers Quay United Kingdom, Poland, Germany
Telepathic Letters Cartas Telepáticas Edgar Pêra Portugal
The Rim La Parra Alberto Gracia Spain

Accolades – 2024

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English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
All We Imagine as Light Payal Kapadia France, India, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy
The Room Next Door La habitación de al lado Pedro Almodóvar Spain

Macabre Dreams

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English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Frewaka Fréwaka Aislinn Clarke Ireland
Sofia, the Possession Tu Sangre Guillermo Barreira Spain
The Wailing El llanto Pedro Martín Calero Spain, France, Argentina
Working Class Goes to Hell Radnička Klasa Ide U Pakao Mladen Djordjevic Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Romania

Cinema of the World

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English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
A Postcard from Rome Pastkarte no Romas Elza Gauja Latvia
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Mark Cousins United Kingdom
Aïcha Mehdi Barsaoui Tunisia, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Algiers Chakib Taleb-Bendiab Algeria, Tunisia, France, Canada
All Shall Be Well 從今以後 Ray Yeung Hong Kong
American Warrior Gustavo Martin Benites United States
Architecton Victor Kossakovsky Germany, France, United States
As the River Goes By 水东游 Charles Hu China
Ayse Necmi Sancak Turkey
Barren Mansour Vosoughi Iran
Bassima's Womb Le ventre de Bassima Babek Aliassa Canada
Bila Burba Duiren Wagua Panama
They Call Me the Panzer Me dicen el Panzer Rodrigo Quintero Arauz Panama
Bassima's Womb Le ventre de Bassima Babek Aliassa Canada
Bitter Gold Oro Amargo Juan Olea Chile, Germany, Mexico, Uruguay
Borrowed Time Choy Ji China
Brief History of a Family 家庭简史 Lin Jianjie China, Denmark

Restored classics

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Year English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
1991 Bobo Narine Mkrtchyan, Arsen Azatian Armenia
1971 Four Nights of a Dreamer Quatre nuits d'un rêveur Robert Bresson France, Italy
1993 Moving お引越し Shinji Sōmai Japan

UNICEF @ IFFI

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Year English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
2024 Through Rocks and Clouds Raíz Franco García Becerra Peru, Chile
2024 The Rebels Мятежники Vladimir Alenikov Russia
2024 Clarice's Dream O Sonho De Clarice Guto Bicalho, Fernando Gutierrez Brazil
1956 Kabuliwala Tapan Sinha India

Rising Stars

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English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Crickets, It’s Your Turn Shegirtkeler, Vash Vyhod Olga Korotko France, Kazakhstan
Cu Li Never Cries Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc Phạm Ngọc Lân Vietnam, Singapore, France, Philippines, Norway
Else Thibault Emin France, Belgium
Hunters on a White Field Jakt På Ett Vitt Fält Sarah Gyllenstierna Sweden
Hunting Daze Jour De Chasse Annick Blanc Canada
Lilies Not for Me Will Seefried United States, United Kingdom, France, South Africa
Memories of a Burning Body Memorias de un cuerpo que arde Antonella Sudasassi Furniss Costa Rica, Spain

Mission Life

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Year English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
2024 Black Butterflies Mariposas Negras David Baute Spain, Panama
2024 Eastern Anthems Mariposas Negras Matthew Wolkow, Jean-Jacques Martinod Canada, United States, Ecuador

BFI@IFFI

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English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Bring Them Down Christopher Andrews Ireland, Unied Kingdom, Belgium
The Draughtsman's Contract Peter Greenaway United Kingdom
In Camera Naqqash Khalid United Kingdom
Layla Amrou Al-Kadhi United Kingdom
Sky Peals Moin Hussain United Kingdom

Country of focus

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Australia has been nominated as the "Country of Focus" for the festival. A thoughtfully selected lineup of seven Australian films, spanning a variety of genres will be featured in the festival. From acclaimed dramas and impactful documentaries to visually captivating thrillers and uplifting comedies, these films will highlight Australia's unique cultural identity, showcasing a rich array of stories from both indigenous and modern communities.[22]

Title Original Title Director
Addition Marcelle Lunam
Force of Nature: The Dry 2 Robert Connolly
In Vitro Will Howarth, Tom McKeith
Runt John Sheedy
The Moogai Jon Bell
The Rooster Mark Leonard Winter
The Speedway Murders Adam Kamien, Luke Rynderman
Rising up at Night Tongo Saa Nelson Makengo (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Belgium, Germany, Burkina Faso, Qatar)

Awards and winners

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Image Recipient Country Ref.
Phillip Noyce Australia [13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Iffi institutes new award for debut Indian film directors". The Times of India. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b ""Lights, Camera, Goa! Dive into IFFI 2024"". PIB. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024 – via press release.
  3. ^ "IFFI 2024: 'Better Man' to open gala, Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award to filmmaker Phillip Noyce". Hindustan Times. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  4. ^ Naman Ramachandran (13 November 2024). "India's IFFI Goa Festival Sets 15-Film Golden Peacock Competition Slate". Variety. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Australia named Country of Focus for 55th International Film Festival of India". Hindustan Times. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  6. ^ "IFFI to celebrate the Centenary of Four Icons of Indian Cinema". PIB. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024 – via press release.
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  9. ^ "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar To Open Indian Panorama At 55th International Film Festival Of India". News 18. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  10. ^ Naman Ramachandran (4 November 2024). "Indian Film Icons Raj Kapoor, ANR, Mohammed Rafi, Tapan Sinha to Get Centenary Tribute at IFFI". Variety. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Goa is all set for a grand, star-studded opening ceremony of 55th IFFI tomorrow". PIB. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024 – via press release.
  12. ^ Naman Ramachandran (20 November 2024). "International Film Festival of India Opening Ceremony in Goa Combines Spectacle With Business". Variety. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  13. ^ a b Naman Ramachandran (11 November 2024). "Robbie Williams Film 'Better Man' to Open India's IFFI Fest, Phillip Noyce Set for Lifetime Honor". Variety. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  14. ^ a b "55th IFFI: Indian Panorama announces List of Films to be screened". Press Information Bureau. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024 – via press release.
  15. ^ Naman Ramachandran (11 November 2024). "Robbie Williams Film 'Better Man' to Open India's IFFI Fest, Phillip Noyce Set for Lifetime Honor". Variety. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  16. ^ Shemin Joy (13 November 2024). "15 films including three from India to compete for prestigious Golden Peacock at IFFI 2024 in Goa". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  17. ^ "15 Films to Compete for the Golden Peacock at IFFI 2024". PIB. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024 – via press release.
  18. ^ "Five International and Two Indian Debut Directors to Compete for Silver Peacock at IFFI 2024". Press Information Bureau. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  19. ^ Sheetal Prashlad (25 October 2024). "55th IFFI: Indian Panorama Announces 25 Feature Films And 20 Non-Feature Films For Screening". News24. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  20. ^ "IFFI 2024 announces Official Selection for 'Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film' Category". Press Information Bureau. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024 – via press release.
  21. ^ "Reliving Mahatma Gandhi's Message of peace and non-violence : Ten Films to compete for the prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at 55th IFFI". Press Information Bureau. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024 – via press release.
  22. ^ "Australia to be the "Country of Focus" at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India". Press Information Bureau. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024 – via press release.
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