IFFI 2017: Three Indian films to compete for Golden Peacock

Image
Press Trust of India Panaji
Last Updated : Nov 19 2017 | 5:02 PM IST
The 48th edition of the International Film Festival of India will have three Indian films vying for the coveted Golden Peacock.
Total 15 films from across the globe will compete for the award, including Indian projects - "Kachcha Limbu" (Marathi), "Take Off" (Malayalam) and "Village Rockstars" (Assamese).
"Kachcha Limbu," directed by Prasad Oak, is the story of a couple who struggles when their 15-year-old mentally challenged son starts having sexual desires.
"Take Off" is a thriller drama, based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq, in 2014. The film is the directorial debut of editor Mahesh Narayan.
"Village Rockstars", directed by Rima Das, is the story of a village girl who dreams to start her own rock band.
Other than these three, films featured in the section are - "Ana, mon amour" (Romania-Germany-France), "BPM" (France), "Angels Wear White" (China), "Racer and the Jailbird" (Belgium-Netherlands-France), "Dark Skull" (Bolivia-Qatar), "Freedom" (Germany-Slovakia), "The Great Buddha +" (Taiwan), "Blank 13" (Japan), "Marionette" (South Korea), "Still Night Still Light" (Canada-China-Mexico), "Shuttle Life" (Malaysia) and "A Man of Integrity" (Iran).
IFFI, founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. It will be held from the November 20- 28 in Goa.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 19 2017 | 5:02 PM IST

Next Story