News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Quiz Time: Name the film starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi?

Quiz Time: Name the film starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Depicting the genocide of 3 lakh #KashmiriHindus cannot be called vulgar.'

Iranian film bags top honour at IFFI

Iranian film bags top honour at IFFI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

Iranian filmmaker Samira Makhmalbaf won the Golden Peacock for her film At Five in the Afternoon.

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'

Indian Legends At Cannes

Indian Legends At Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2022

India has been named the first-ever 'country of honour' at Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the Cannes film festival.

'Bhansali is the best director'

'Bhansali is the best director'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor is enjoying the film festival in Goa.

Kolkata doctor's rape: Celebs join overnight sit-in

Kolkata doctor's rape: Celebs join overnight sit-in

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Participants of a mega rally, including prominent film personalities and rights activists, held a night-long sit-in in Kolkata till 4 am on Monday, demanding justice for a doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at a hospital last month.

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

Michael Moore's film shows what's ailing America

Michael Moore's film shows what's ailing America

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

The outspoken filmmaker of documentaries such as Sicko and Roger and Me, promoted his latest work, Capitalism: A Love Story at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Karisma's daughter makes a film

Karisma's daughter makes a film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Say hello to Bollywood's new talent Samiera, Ibrahim and Kaveri!

Deepika's Stunning BAFTA Look

Deepika's Stunning BAFTA Look

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

This is Deepika's first time at the BAFTAs and she treated fans with a glimpse of her look on social media.

'The next Cannes is in India'

'The next Cannes is in India'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'We are the land of stories.'

What Is Shatru Telling Mamata?

What Is Shatru Telling Mamata?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Political glimpses from the Kolkata International Film Festival inauguration.

Sonakshi-Zaheer Wedding: ALL THE DETAILS!

Sonakshi-Zaheer Wedding: ALL THE DETAILS!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Sonakshi Sinha is all set to get married on June 23 to longtime beau Zaheer Iqbal.

Coming Up On OTT This August

Coming Up On OTT This August

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home!

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'

Will Mira direct 5th Potter film?

Will Mira direct 5th Potter film?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

'We should stop talking about just money'

'We should stop talking about just money'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'The world that we live in today has no space for nuance or conversation or debate.' 'So how does a small film that's not made for the sole reason of earning back your money and which is actually trying to say something that's fragile find its way?'

An interview with acclaimed director Fatih Akin

An interview with acclaimed director Fatih Akin

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin opens up about his friendship with Indian director Anurag Kashyap.

'I wanted to write about a young woman's sexual awakening'

'I wanted to write about a young woman's sexual awakening'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'I went to a school in Baroda, where if the boys harassed us, the teachers pulled the girls aside and said, "Oh, your skirts are too short".' 'They made us feel ashamed of having any sexual feelings or having bodies that were growing up to be a young women.'

The film that beat Kal Ho Naa Ho at Berlin

The film that beat Kal Ho Naa Ho at Berlin

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Rakesh Sharma's Final Solution bags awards at the 54th Berlin International Film Festival.

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja lets us know what to expect.

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

Will these films win an Oscar?

Will these films win an Oscar?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

National Awards: Bollywood Clout At Work

National Awards: Bollywood Clout At Work

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'No small artistic film can even hope to win, except, maybe, as random tokenism,' asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Why Is Kriti Not SORRY?

Why Is Kriti Not SORRY?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Mrunal watches Moulin Rouge... Fatima has reason to celebrate... Preity meets a friend...

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

It's festive time for Malayalam films

It's festive time for Malayalam films

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Malayalam film industry is gearing up to celebrate Onam and Eid in style.

Station-- Another Hindi film from Bangalore

Station-- Another Hindi film from Bangalore

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Station is a crime thriller about three psychotic assassins sent to carry out a job at a deserted railway station.

7 Khoon Maaf premieres at Berlin Film Fest

7 Khoon Maaf premieres at Berlin Film Fest

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Priyanka Chopra prefers to stay at home while director Vishal Bhardwaj greets the Germans.

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Unfazed by the widespread criticism of his comments against the Hindi film The Kashmir Files, Israeli director and IFFI international jury chair Nadav Lapid said he stands by his remarks as he "knows how to recognise propaganda disguised as a movie".

25-year wait for a film in a theatre!

25-year wait for a film in a theatre!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Author Ruskin Bond came out of hibernation to watch his first film, The Blue Umbrella, in a theatre after 25 years.

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.

365 days. 319 films

365 days. 319 films

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?

PIX: Rajinikanth rubs shoulders with Amitabh Bachchan

PIX: Rajinikanth rubs shoulders with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off in Panaji, Goa, on a grand scale.

What to expect from new Maradona film

What to expect from new Maradona film

Rediff.com20 May 2019

New Maradona film tracks highs and lows, intimate family moments

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.