The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) closed with a spectacular celebration of global cinema, honoring exceptional films and filmmakers from around the world. Vietnamese film Skin of Youth won the coveted Golden Peacock, while the festival also celebrated iconic star Rajinikanth’s 50 years in cinema, showcased a record number of women-directed films, and highlighted India’s growing creative and cultural influence.
Tag: Indian Cinema
“This Tempting Madness” Team Unpacks Memory, Misogyny & Survival at IFFI 2025
At the IFFI press conference, the cast and crew of This Tempting Madness opened up about transforming a painful real-life story into a psychologically charged film. Director Jennifer Montgomery, producer Andrew Davis, and actors Suraj Sharma and Zenobia Shroff discussed trauma, memory, misogyny, and the responsibility of portraying truth with empathy.
Hema Malini Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Dharmendra: “He Was Everything to Me”
For the first time since Dharmendra’s passing, Hema Malini shared an emotional note remembering her husband — calling him her guide, poet, and “everything.” Her message reflects deep love, gratitude, and an irreplaceable personal loss.
Prayer Meet for Legendary Actor Dharmendra Scheduled for November 27 in Mumbai
The family of veteran actor Dharmendra has announced a prayer meet on November 27, inviting friends, colleagues and well-wishers to honour the legendary star in Mumbai.
Masterclass on “The New AI Cinema” Explores the Future of Filmmaking at IFFI 2025
At IFFI 2025, a groundbreaking masterclass titled “The New AI Cinema” brought together filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and leading technologists to explore how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping the future of filmmaking—from scripting and storyboarding to democratizing creativity for all.
