Special section on Goan films to be screened at IFFI 2017

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PANAJI

Speaking about this section, Vice-chairman of the Entertainment Society of Goa, Rajendra Talak said, "After previewing the films, the jury has recommended Mahaprayan, Marisoul 1998, Zuzari, Tiffin Box to be premiered at the festival."
Marisoul 1998
Director- Suyash Kamat
Based on the story of Anuja and Viraj, the film beautifully captures the life of two people who are joined by the common search for love and longing.
Speaking about the film, Director Suyash Kamat said, "Getting my film to premiere at IFFI is definitely a great opportunity. After I formally took up film making and learnt about film festivals, IFFI became an annual pilgrimage for me and my friends.
" Venue: Maquinez - I, November 25 at 9 am

Tiffin Box
Director- Brijesh Kakodkar
Set in a typical Goan village, the story revolves around the life of Caitu who is suppressed and oppressed by his boss Dadhu Shet. Dadhu is well respected in his village. However, his employees are the only ones aware of his true nature.
"Tiffin Box has been a lovely journey. It is my first short feature film as the director. It feels amazing as the whole team has worked really hard on the film and this is pleasing to all of us."
Venue: Maquinez - I, November 25, post screening of ‘Marisoul 1998'
Zuzari
Director- Mandar Talauliker
This is a non-feature film based on the struggle and triumph of the legendary Goan freedom fighter, Mohan Ranade. He was convicted for crimes against Portuguese government, though he was fighting for the sovereignty of his motherland and liberation of his people. He was part of a revolutionary organisation that took up arms against the Portuguese.
Venue: Maquinez - I, November 24 at 9 am
Mahaprayan
Producer- Abhay Jog
This film manages to keep the audience entertained through the story of Tulsidas, whose wife breathes her last in a hospital. With the hospital authorities reluctant to help him move his deceased wife's body to his village, he faces no choice but to walk the long journey with her body draped over his shoulders. Apart from highlighting the apathy shown by certain organisations, this film is the first ever ‘Uncut' feature film in the Konkani film industry.
Venue: Maquinez -I,
November 23 at 9 am

Atom Egoyan to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement

PANAJI: Canadian Filmmaker Atom Egoyan will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 48th International Film Festival of India, 2017. An accomplished Director, Writer and Producer, Egoyan has made a mark in the mainstream and alternate cinema all over the world. His work is often credited for exploring different themes that carry a rich amount of emotions and effective use of technology.
Born to Armenian - Egyptian parents, Egoyan discovered about his heritage when he attended the University of Toronto, and started to study Armenian history. He developed a sudden interest in the 1915 Genocide in which up to 1.5 million of Turkey's Armenian population were killed. He describes this moment as the motivation to make films that highlight the history which is otherwise suppressed.
Egoyan directed 15 full-length films thereafter, several television episodes, and a few shorter pieces.
His commercial breakthrough came with the film ‘Exotica' (1994) for which he won a lot of accolades including the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and eight Genie Awards.
His film ‘Ararat' was the first feature film on the Armenian genocide and received critical acclaim and appreciation for taking a bold stand on this sensitive topic. This year, three of the best films by Atom Egoyan will be screened at IFFI - Exotica, The Sweet Hereafter and Remember.