Film festivals are a platform not only for holding discussions on films but also reflect the pains taken by those associated with films and their emotions, Shaji N. Karun, filmmaker, has said.
Film festivals are a platform not only for holding discussions on films but also reflect the pains taken by those associated with films and their emotions, Shaji N. Karun, filmmaker, has said.
17th edition
He was speaking at the inaugural function of the 17th Trivandrum International Film Festival (TIFF) at the University Students’ Centre here on Friday.
The festival is being organised by the Chalachithra Film Society, in association with the Kerala University Union.
“I honestly believe that no other medium of art can evoke the kind of passion and emotions that a cinema can in people’s minds. Cinema is a glory of human mind, and film festivals are the venues where the emotions of those involved in the field get reflected,” Mr. Karun said.
Chalachithra Film Society president G. Rajamohan said that without the support of the people and their love for films, the film society would not have been able to continue its journey since its inception 36 years ago.
The function was attended by Zhang Zhihong, Counselor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, New Delhi.
53 films to be shown
Fifty-three films in eight categories are being screened as part of the seven-day festival. These include Asian Cinema, World Cinema, Retro section, Spanish Focus, and French Spectrum.
Some of the films included in the Master’s Series are the Norwegian film-maker Nils Gaup’s ‘Kautokeino Rebellic,’ Spanish film-maker Alejandro Amenabar’s ‘The Sea Inside,’ and German film-maker Fatih Akin’s ‘Soul Kitchen.’
In the Indian Spectrum, the National Award-winning film ‘Byari’ by Suveeran, and Biju’s ‘Colours of Sky’ are being screened.
The Chinese film ‘At That Summer’ by Miao Yue was the inaugural film at the festival, which will conclude on August 16.
Keywords: TIFF, Trivandrum International Film Festival,
