IFFK 2012 Highlights Day 1

IFFK 2012 NEWS

Kairali Complex Inaugurated, Ready for IFFK 2012

8 December, 2012 - 2:22 AM

The inauguration of the renovated Kairali complex took place at 2 pm today afternoon.Chief Minister Oomen Chandy carried out the inaugration. Superstar Mohanlal was the chief guest. Minister for Sports and Cinema, Ganesh Kumar presided over the function.Filmmakers Shaji M.Karun and Pr . . .

Views : 0

Delegate Responsibility for IFFK 2012.

8 December, 2012 - 2:19 AM

IFFK delegates are in for a treat with quality viewing experience and content in its 17th edition. Minister Ganesh Kumar has asked delegates to be responsible and maintain the theater in a good condition. CCTVs have been installed at Kalabhavan. In the 15th edition of IFFK, two year . . .

Views : 1

IFFK 2012 a stepping stone for more government initiatives.

8 December, 2012 - 2:17 AM

The IFFK  2012 has become a platform for the government to showcase their commitment towards developing cinema. The 17th edition of IFFK 2012 is turning out to be a milestone of sorts with expansions and numerous proposals for development being put forward. The renovations of Kailari . . .

Views : 0

KSFDC to Open High Class Theatre in all Cities

8 December, 2012 - 2:07 AM

In recent spate of improving the quality and quantity of theaters, developments of the kind are set to spread across the State. With the IFFK 2012 in the capital city, developments were more or less concentrated in Thiruvananthapuram. Minister Ganesh Kumar has confirmed that the nex . . .

Views : 1

Kalabhavan is Green Theatre

8 December, 2012 - 1:51 AM

The renovation of Kalabhavan complex has generated quite a lot of adjectives mostly describing its style and quality. But none of these labels are as gratifying as the label 'green'. Yes, Kalabhavan theatre is a 'green theater'. Minister Ganesh Kumar described it as one among the fi . . .

Views : 1

IFFK 2012 LOGO & Signature Film representing of cinematic cultures across the wo ...

8 December, 2012 - 1:48 AM

IFFK 2012 logo for the 17th edition has been designed by Deepu. The design reworks the shadow puppet logo originally conceived by late filmmaker G. Aravindan. Green, red and white fills the present logo. Hoardings featuring the logo are all over Thiruvananthapuram city. Another impor . . .

Views : 1

Chief Minister Oomen Chandy to inaugurate IFFK 2012.

7 December, 2012 - 8:13 PM

Chief Minister Oomen Chandy to inaugurate IFFK 2012. The 17th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Kerala Oomen Chandy by lighting the lamp. The presence of superstar Mohanlal for the opening ceremony at Nishagandhi will lend glam . . .

Views : 16

IFFK 2012: Kalabhavan opens to a huge Crowd

7 December, 2012 - 8:03 PM

Kalabhavan theater is experiencing huge rush as never seen before in this 17th edition of IFFK. The renovations have surely hit the target. The crowd at the venue is a sure testament of the viewer's acceptance and approval of development initiatives of the government. The IFFK deleg . . .

Views : 6

Aravindan Memorial Lecture for 17th IFFK by Sulaiman Cisse.

7 December, 2012 - 7:59 PM

Aravindan Memorial Lecture for the 17th IFFK will be delivered by the acclaimed filmmaker Sulaiman Cisse. The lecture will be held on December 11. Sulaiman Cisse, a well-known African filmmaker is known for his innovate treatment of subjects, which has won him many awards. The Aravi . . .

Views : 8

IFFK 2012 Sathyan Movies & Book Exhibition at IFFK 2012

7 December, 2012 - 7:56 PM

Movies stared by versatile actor Sathyan in the lead will be one of the star attractions at the I7th edition of IFFK. The movies will be screened under Retrospective category along with other masters like Alfred Hitchcock, Akira Kurasova etc. Six of Sathyan's evergreen movies will be s . . .

Views : 6

IFFK 2012 Delegate Cell Inaugurated

7 December, 2012 - 2:12 PM

The delegate cell of the International Film Festival of Kerala was inaugurated by Director and Ex-Film Academy Chairman, K.R.Mohan at the Tagore Theater. K.R.Mohan received the kit and pass for the festival from Priyadarsan, the current Chairman of the Film Academy. Gandhimathi Balan, . . .

Views : 77

വാക്ക് പാലിച്ചു;കണ്ണിനും കാതിന� ...

7 December, 2012 - 1:28 PM

മന്ത്രി ഗണേഷ്കുമാര്‍ വക്കുപാലിച്ചപ്പോള്‍ തലസ്ഥാന നിവാസികള്‍ക്ക് ലഭിച്ചത് വര്‍ണ്ണ-ശ്രവണ വിസ്മയതിന്റെ പു . . .

Views : 240

Thiruvananthapuram to be permanent venue for IFFK .

7 December, 2012 - 10:18 AM

The Open Forum which was a feature of last year's IFFK, will be replaced with Meet the Director/ Artist this year. Priyadarshan, the IFFK Chairman said that this would allow more discussions and questions in the artists' line of work. Moreover, the new format minimises the scope for devi . . .

Views : 61

Statistics reveals increase in number of delegates for 17th IFFK.

7 December, 2012 - 10:16 AM

Compared to last year's 7014 delegates, this year 7117 delegate passes have been issued. Out of them, 1745 are for students. An estimated 151 guests will also attend the festival, whose films have been registered at the IFFK 2012. Restricting the number of delegate passes had created . . .

Views : 59

Hitchcock’s ‘The Ring’ is IFFK 2012 opening film.

7 December, 2012 - 10:13 AM

Hitchcock's 1927 silent movie 'The Ring' will be the opening film at the 17th IFFK.  The movie is a seminal achievement in the history of cinema. In a very creative move on the part of the organisers, viewers will also get to listen to the audio of this silent movie! An expert team . . .