The upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will feature 15 films competing for the prestigious Golden Peacock Award. According to a report by Variety, the winning film will receive a cash prize of ₹40 lakh along with one of the festival's highest honours. The festival will be held from November 20-28 in Goa.
The line-up includes 12 international films and 3 Indian entries, each selected for its unique perspective, voice and artistry. Interestingly, nine of these 15 films have been directed by women.
Showcasing the best of global and Indian cinema, each of these films offers a unique take on human values, culture and the art of storytelling.
The three Indian films in the competition section include Malayalam filmmaker Blessy's 'Aadujeevitham-The Goat Life', a survival drama starring Prithviraj, Marathi crime thriller 'Raavsaheb' directed by Nikhil Mahajan and Hindi political action thriller 'Article 370' led by Yami Gautam.
This year’s Golden Peacock Jury is led by the acclaimed Indian filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, and also includes Singaporean director Anthony Chen, British-American producer Elizabeth Karlsen, Spanish producer Fran Borgia, and renowned Australian film editor Jill Bilcock.
The 55th IFFI will award Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Male), Best Actor (Female), and a Special Jury Prize, among others.