IFFI 2021 set to start in ‘hybrid mode’ amid pandemic

The 51st version of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) may have its opening ceremony on Saturday, within the presence of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
IFFI, which takes place from November 20-28 yearly, was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic and can now be held from January 16 to January 24.
The ceremony, to be held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium right here, will kickstart the competition’s first “hybrid mode” version, the place delegates can take part and watch movies and occasions just about.
Multiple Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro shall be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award on the ceremony.

Storaro, 80, is acclaimed for his work in movies such because the 1970 drama The Conformist, Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now and The Last Emperor, helmed by Bernardo Bertolucci.

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The occasion may even have celebrated movie administrators from world cinema, together with Argentina’s Pablo Cesar, Prasanna Vithanage from Sri Lanka, Abu Bakr Shawky (Austria), Priyadarshan and Rubaiyat Hossain (Bangladesh). The filmmakers are additionally the jury members of the competition.
A delegation from Bangladesh, this yr’s ‘Country of Focus’, may even be current on the opening ceremony. The Country of Focus is a particular section that recognises the cinematic excellence and contributions of the nation.
Apart from this, the opening of the a lot awaited NFDC Film Bazar may even be just about inaugurated on the event.
A complete of 224 movies shall be screened below completely different sections on the 51st version, 15 of which is able to compete for the Golden Peacock award.
The competition may even give homage to actors Irrfan Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rishi Kapoor and Hollywood star Chadwick Boseman amongst 28 different artistes from world cinema by showcasing their movies.
Saand Ki Aankh, directed by Tushar Hiranandani and that includes Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, would be the opening film for the Panorama part on the competition.

The competition is carried out collectively by the Directorate of Film Festivals (below Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa.