August 18, 2023
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Films reflect India’s soft power: Amitabh Kant

Aligned with India’s presidency theme, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future), the festival brings forth distinguished award-winning feature films…reports Asian Lite News

Amitabh Kant, India’s G-20 Sherpa, emphasised the potent soft power, unity, and diversity showcased through Indian cinema.

He spoke at the inauguration of the G20 Film Festival organised by the India International Centre (IIC) in partnership with the G20 Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs.

The festival commenced with the screening of Satyajit Ray’s iconic 1955 film “Pather Panchali” (Song of the Little Road), running until September 3. Kant, the esteemed guest, underlined how films vividly mirror India’s “unity and diversity.”

Aligned with India’s presidency theme, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future), the festival brings forth distinguished award-winning feature films that reflect the distinct narratives and concerns of each nation. These films engage with themes of identity, delve into historical recollections, and explore social dynamics, among other topics. K N Shrivastava, Director of IIC, underscored this purposeful selection of films in a statement.

Throughout the festival, a compelling lineup of 16 internationally acclaimed feature films are being showcased. Titles such as “We are Still Here” from Australia, “Ana. Untitled” from Brazil, “Aristocrats” from Japan, “Mezquite’s Heart” from Mexico, and “Decision to Leave” from South Korea will grace the screen. Several of these presentations will be introduced by Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing G20 nations.

The film screenings are a welcoming gesture to all enthusiasts, with free admission to all showings. The screenings will take place at the CD Deshmukh Auditorium within the IIC premises

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