- IFFI 2024 will open with the Asia premiere of "Better Man", a semi-autobiographical film about British pop singer Robbie Williams, directed by Michael Gracey.
Key Points
- Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce will receive the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival.
- The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) runs from November 20 to November 28 in Goa.
- Festival features over 180 films from 81 countries, including 15 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 40 Asian premieres, and 106 Indian premieres.
- Curtain raiser press conference was held at the National Media Centre with notable attendees like L Murugan (Union Minister of State for I&B), Sanjay Jaju (Secretary I&B), Shekhar Kapur (Festival Director), and Prasoon Joshi (CBFC Chairman).
- Murugan compared IFFI to the Cannes Film Festival, emphasizing its growing international recognition and industry involvement.
- Roadshows for promoting the festival have taken place in Mumbai, Chennai, and are planned for Hyderabad.
- Phillip Noyce is renowned for films like "Salt," "Patriot Games," and "The Bone Collector.