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'The Kashmir Files' controversy: Apologies if my remarks were interpreted differently, says Nadav Lapid

The acclaimed director, known for his anti-establishment stance, said his remarks were neither a statement on the political situation in Kashmir nor a denial of the tragedy.

published on : 1st December 2022
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Happy to be on my way to airport now: Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid

Nadav also said that it won’t come as a surprise if a film like The Kashmir Files is made in Israel in the next couple of years.

published on : 30th November 2022
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Nadav Lapid: A no-holds-barred dissenter

Lapid has also been a no-holds-barred dissenter in his own country, never shy of expressing opinions on issues that he has felt strongly about.

published on : 30th November 2022
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Who is the Israeli filmmaker who criticized ‘The Kashmir Files’ at IFFI?

Nadav Lapid, a writer and filmmaker, recepient of the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, called the Indian film 'The Kashmir Files', "vulgar" and "propaganda" at IFFI held in Goa.

published on : 29th November 2022
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Israeli director under fire for comments on 'The Kashmir Files', international jury says 'personal opinion' 

A day after the director described the 'The Kashmir Files' as "propaganda" and "vulgar", BJP leaders, actors and the film's director Vivek Agnihotri also joined the discourse against him.

published on : 29th November 2022
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SC lawyer files police complaint against IFFI jury head for remarks on 'The Kashmir Files'

The film 'The Kashmir Files' is based on the 'exodus and killings' of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley in the 1990s by Islamic terrorists.

published on : 29th November 2022
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BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya slams Israeli filmmaker's criticism of 'Kashmir Files'

The party's IT department head said, "For the longest time, people even denied the Holocaust and called Schindler's List a 'propaganda', just like some are doing to Kashmir Files.

published on : 29th November 2022
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Vivek Agnihotri takes indirect dig at IFFI jury head for comments on 'The Kashmir Files'

Jury Head Nadav Lapid had called 'The Kashmir Files' a "propaganda, vulgar film", adding that he was "shocked" to see the film in the competition section of such a prestigious film festival.

published on : 29th November 2022
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"Shameful" says Anupam Kher after IFFI Jury head calls 'The Kashmir Files' as 'propaganda film'

Lapid termed 'The Kashmir Files' a "propaganda, vulgar film", adding that he was "shocked" to see the film in the competition section of such a prestigious film festival.

published on : 29th November 2022
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IFFI: 'There is no exclusive news in today's world of sensationalism'

In 'Frame' the protagonist has to deal with the discord caused by his professional ethics and duty towards society as an individual comes in conflict with each other.

published on : 26th November 2022
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60,000 drawings makes 'My Love Affair with Marriage', screened at IFFI

The creator Signe Baumane is a Latvian animator, artist, illustrator and writer, currently living and working in New York City.

published on : 22nd November 2022
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Chiranjeevi's rich work, wonderful nature have endeared him to film lovers: PM Modi

The 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India on Sunday honoured Chiranjeevi with the Indian Film Personality of the Year Award.

published on : 21st November 2022
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IFFI 2022: Chiranjeevi named Indian Film Personality of the Year

In a career spanning nearly four decades, Chiranjeevi has acted in more than 150 films, primarily in the Telugu film industry.

published on : 21st November 2022
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Yami Gautam Dhar's 'Lost' to be screened at 53rd IFFI 

The film, directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury of 'Pink' fame, will be screened at 6 p.m, IST on November 23 at INOX Panjim.

published on : 18th November 2022
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Madhur Bhandarkar's 'India Lockdown' set for world premiere at IFFI 2022 

The 53rd edition of the festival is scheduled to take place from November 20 to 28 in Panaji, Goa.

published on : 11th November 2022
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IFFI 2022 to pay homage to Lata Mangeskhar, KK, Bappi Lahiri, others in its 53rd edition

The film festival will celebrate the exemplary work of the artists who passed away last year leaving a huge void in the Indian film industry.

published on : 10th November 2022
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Austrian film 'Alma and Oskar' to open IFFI 2022 

The film will be screened at festival venue INOX, Panaji, the organisers said in a press release.

published on : 8th November 2022
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Bengali film 'Mahananda', inspired by life of Mahasweta Devi, selected for IFFI

Another Bengali film 'Tonic' which tells the story of an elderly couple's adventures with their travel agent has been picked up for the mainstream section of IFFI.

published on : 23rd October 2022
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'Jai Bhim', 'RRR', 'The Kashmir Files' part of IFFI's Indian Panorama 2022 line-up

The selected films will be showcased at the 53rd IFFI, to be held from November 20 to November 28, 2022, in Goa.

published on : 22nd October 2022
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'S... Durga': Indian Panorama jury yet to hear from IFFI over screening of film

After the film's maker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan petitioned the Kerala High Court, the court directed IFFI to screen 'S... Durga' after its censored version was screened for the jury.

published on : 26th November 2017
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