Its not about what movie is about, its how it is about! World's best movies to be screened at IFFI's Kaleidoscope Section

Panaji, November 13: Its not about what a movie is about, its how it is about it! While the Golden Jubilee of International Film Festival of India, IFFI kicks off on November 20 in Goa, the Kaleidoscope Section is slated to be the major attraction of the festival in this year.

 

"The Kaleidoscope section has 20 films handpicked and curated from various parts of the world. Movies like Parasite, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Synonyms have already generated a lot of buzz in international circuits. They will be screened at the 50th IFFI", the statement read.

 

 

"Meanwhile, Cannes Best Film winner 'Parasite' directed by Korean Bong Joon-ho, is slated to have its India Premiere at IFFI this year. It's a dark comedy about the divide between the rich and poor in Korea", it added. This section also showcases Venice Film Festival Best Actor winner 'A Son' by Mehdi Barsaoui and Cannes Jury Prize winner 'Bacurau'. India Premiere of Locarno Film Festival winner 'Echo' by Rúnar Rúnarsson is another star attraction. 

 

However, Cannes Best Actress winner 'Little Joe' by Jessica Hausner features in this section, Sundance Film Festival Audience award winner 'Queen of Hearts' by May el-Toukhy is slated to screen here. "Most sought after film of the year 'System Crasher' by Nora Fingscheidt is another attraction", the statement noted.

 

Other films in this section include Levan Akin’s 'And Then We Danced', Angela Schanelec’s 'I was at Home, But', The Father by Kristina Grozeva Lara by Jan Ole Gerster and Blanco en blanco directed by Théo Court. The Kaleidoscope section in a way presents the best of world cinema for Indian audiences. So, relax and experience the joy of International film festivals across the world.