The festival is slated to unfold at the IIC venue from August 16 to September 2…reports Asian Lite News
Pather Panchali, the iconic creation of Satyajit Ray, will herald the commencement of the G20 Film Festival, which aims to honour and exhibit the vibrant spirit of collaboration existing among G20 nations and the invitees in the realm of cinema.
Conceived by the India International Centre (IIC) in collaboration with the G20 Secretariat of the Ministry of External Affairs, this festival’s inauguration will witness the presence of accomplished actor Victor Banerjee alongside G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. The festival is slated to unfold at the IIC venue from August 16 to September 2.
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 will be 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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