Snapshots from the 27th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala

The 27th edition of the prestigious International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) concluded on December 16. Here are some visuals from the eight-day-long extravaganza held in Thiruvananthapuram captured by our lensmen.

The 27th edition of the prestigious International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) concluded on December 16. Here are some visuals from the eight-day-long extravaganza held in Thiruvananthapuram captured by our lensmen. (Photo | B P Deepu, EPS) 

Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr was awarded this year's lifetime achievement at the 27th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), at Tagore Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram. (Photo | B P Deepu, EPS)

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wishes the Kerala Chalachitra Academy chairman Renjith at Nishagandhi auditorium after inaugurating the 27th IFFK. (Photo | Vincent Pulickal, EPS)

The audience at Nishagandhi auditorium during the inauguration of the 27th IFFK in Thiruvananthapuram. (Photo | Vincent Pulickal, EPS)

Mai Nguyen, producer of the Vietnamese film Memoryland, which premiered on Monday under the International Competition section. (Photo | B P Deepu, EPS)

The 27th edition of IFFK saw a crowded flock at Tagore theatre's main venue on the first day where they indulged in film-watching and connecting with their friends.

Delegates protesting in front of the Tagore Theatre - the main venue of the 27th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) - over allocation of reserved seats for the world premiere of Lijo Jose Pellissery's, 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam'. (Photo | Express)

The Tagore Theatre at Vazhuthacaud founded in memory of veteran poet Rabindranath Tagore hosts many prominent festivals in the capital city. (Photo | B P Deepu, EPS)

Founded in 1965 the building owned by the state government is now the main venue of IFFK. (Photo | B P Deepu, EPS)

A fan clicks a selfie with actor Mukesh at the IFFK venue. (Photo | B P Deepu, EPS)