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Bavuttiyude Namathil Review   With 'Pranchiyettan and the Saint' as the touchstone, too much expectation was riding on "Bavuttyude Naamathil". That is the major flaw in 'Bavuttiyude Namathil'! Taken alone, 'Bavuttiyude Namathil' is a refreshing film. It is so subtle and cl .... Views (10625) Read Full Movie Review Karmayodha Review The investigative thriller focuses on human trafficking of young girls. Madhava Menon alias Mad Maddy (Mohanlal) is an encounter specialist who dares to take decisions on the spot, without always waiting for orders from the top. He initiates the inve .... Views (7362) Read Full Movie Review Da Thadiya Review Aashiq Abu's "DA THADIYA" tells the love story of an obese youth named Luke John Prakash. Luke comes from a wealthy family and is in love with a girl named Ann Mary Thadikkaran (Ann Augustine). The evolution of their relationship through various stag ....

The opening ceremony of the 2012 IFFK 2012  was one of the most memorable events ever organised in the history of IFFK 2012 . With such a fantastic beginning, the expectations are high for the closing ceremony. The closing ceremony of the 17th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2012) is all set to fulfill the expectations. In an exclusive talk with metromatinee.com, T. K. Rajeev Kumar, the brain behind the opening and closing ceremony revealed the programme for the closing ceremony. 'It will be very special. Audience will participate in the program which is inspired from the Thappattam, a unique art form', Rajeev Kumar said. Metromatinee.com was granted permission to watch the practice at the Vailopilly Samskrithi Bhavan. The program is conceived as a 'journey of rhythm'. Performers are armed with 'thappu', a stick like thing-one stout and the other thin. They beat it against each other along with dance moves creating a beautiful rhyt...

Joy Mathew's 'Shutter' is getting rave reviews at the 2012 IFFK 2012 . The screening of the movie at the 17th edition of IFFK 2012  saw huge crowd thronging the venue to watch the movie. The film did not leave the audience disappointed  Delegates received the movie with much applause and appreciation. Moreover, as of now, it is 'Shutter' that has topped the audience poll. The film in the competition that receives the maximum amount of votes will receive the audience prize-the Rajatha Chakoram and 2 lakh cash prize. 'Shutter' is creating quite a wave at the festival. Another film that attracted much attention at the film fest is 'Filmisthan'. Its a very powerful feel to see virtually unknown people shoot to fame in a matter of hours at the IFFK 2012 . As soon as the film 'Filmisthan' finished, its director Nithin Kakkar was mobbed by the delegates and the media. Kakkar looked very much overwhelmed by the response. The film is a take on the...

IFFK 2012 : The Vibrant Volunteers of Festival Office IFFK 2012 Not many would take much notice of the team working to ensure that the audience get a clear idea regarding the programs organised at the 2012 IFFK 2012 . The MC Management team is doing a good job compering for the various functions. They are all college students from various parts of the city. A grooming session was organised for the team to prepare them for the IFFK 2012. Only one among them, Chinnu has prior experience in compering. She has anchored a few shows for the television. 'The training was very intense. Even though everybody here no experience doing this before, the grooming has turned all into proffesionals', says Chinnu. The grooming session was handled by Radhakrishnan, Govind and Leela Panickar. 'We have trained them to handle any kind of situation at the festival. There were many practice sessions. Videos were of these sessions were taken and mistakes corrected accordingly', said Radha...

IFFK 2012 Paid homage to many great masters of cinema IFFK 2012  paid homage to many great masters of cinema, who have left a legacy behind them. The main speakers for paying homage at the 2012 IFFK 2012 were Shyamaprasad, Priyadarshan, Menaka, T. V. Chandran, T. K. Rajeev Kumar etc. Mastero T. Damodharan was remembered at the function. His careful research in historical details before doing a film and his passion for the work he does were remembered. Chandramathi Balan talked about Thilakan. She remembered his commitment to the craft. 'For the shoot of 'Moonampakkam', three days before the shoot began, Thilakan visited Nagercoil and walked miles in the interior villages to get into the skin of the character', reminscised Chandrika. Most speakers had something personal to say about these great men. Remembering Vindhyan, Shyamaprasad spoke of the days spent with him as a friend and classmates. T. K. Rajeev Kumar spoke about Navodhaya Appachan. 'It was Navodhaya Ap...

IFFK 2012 : Closing ceremony of IFFK 2012 T.K. Rajeev Kumar reveals the plan. JOURNEY OF RHYTHM  Closing ceremony of 2012 IFFK 2012 .T.K. Rajeev Kumar reveals the plan.    Much speculation is in the air concerning the closing ceremony of the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK  2012). T. K. Rajeev Kumar, the creative genius working behind the opening and closing ceremony of IFFK 2012 , revealed to metromatinee that the closing ceremony will have something special. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-closing-ceremony-of-iffk-2012-t-k-rajeev-kumar-reveals-the-plan http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-closing-ceremony-of-iffk-2012-t-k-rajeev-kumar-reveals-the-plan http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-closing-ceremony-of-iffk-2012-t-k-rajeev-kumar-reveals-the-plan

IFFK 2012: An Exclusive TALK with Aiswarya Dhanush . IFFK 2012: An exclusive chat with Aiswarya Dhanush .    The men in her life are superstars with a huge fan base across South India and elsewhere. Yet Aiswarya Dhanush has managed to find a niche spot for herself, not overshadowed by Rajnikanth and Dhanush... The svelte filmmaker is in Thiruvananthapuram for the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2012). Her film '3' which has gained much reputation, thanks to the unexpected success of Kolavari, is being screened at the 2012 IFFK. Aishwarya took time off from her busy schedule to talk to  metromatinee.com  at Hotel Horizon.   http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-an-exclusive-chat-with-aiswarya-dhanush http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-an-exclusive-chat-with-aiswarya-dhanush http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-an-exclusive-chat-with-aiswarya-dhanush

IFFK 2012: Paul Cox About Blessy's Movie Kalimannu ''Why celebrate violation?''- Paul Cox on the birth scene in Blessy's 'Kalimannu'.     Blessy's upcoming movie 'Kaliveedu' felt the heat of controversy at the 2012 IFFK 2012 . This time none other than eminent Australian filmmaker and Jury Chairman, Paul Cox expressed his opinion about the controversial birth scene featuring Swetha Menon. 'Why celebrate violation', was Paul Cox's rhetorical question on the matter. His movie 'Innocence' is Blessy's inspiration behind the award winning movie 'Pranayam'. The jury chairman was talking at the In-Conversation forum at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala. Blessy's earlier reaction to the controversial issue was a request to watch the movie before passing any judgement on the birth scene.  http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-paul-cox-about-blessys-movie-kalimannu http://www.metromat...

IFFK is a pilgrimage, 'Byari' director Suveeran IFFK 2012  has been compared to a lot many things. But no comparision as sublime as that of a pilgrimage! It is 'Byaari' director Suveeran who likened the fest to a 'pilgrimage where the intellectuals go'. The IFFK  2012 has a very special place in Suveeran's heart. He owes much to the long association he has with IFFK 2012 . It is an association spanning many years. Like pilgrimages go to Shabarimala, IFFK 2012 is the holy city for film lovers and the intellectuals. He feel that IFFK 2012 has contributed to cinema and is an inspiration for people to take up films to new heights. This annual pilgrimage is one he doesn't want to miss. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-is-a-pilgrimage-byari-director-suveeran http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-is-a-pilgrimage-byari-director-suveeran

IFFK 2012: Deepa Mehta's love affair.  http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-deepa-mehtas-love-affair The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2012 ), is receiving rave reviews. Deepa Mehta too joins the bandwagon and has expressed her love for the festival. She finds the fest as a reflection of Kerala's passion for cinema. The crowded venues are a source of great amazement for Deepa Mehta. She consider it her honour that 'Midnight's Children's first premiere is at IFFK 2012  in front of Malayali audience. Her love affair with IFFK 2012  started three years ago when her 'Fire' was screened here. 'Water' followed which was well appreciated by all. 'Midnight's Children' is the third movie to be screened at IFFK 2012 . IFFK 2012  each year is an experience that she'll hate to miss I'm not a feminist, Deepa Mehta at IFFK 2012     Deepa Mehta, often hailed as a powerful female presence in a male dominated indus...

IFFK 2012 : Influence of social media in promoting films “Viral Cinema” was the seminar today and the topic was the effect and influence of social media in promoting films. All the speakers were unanimous in their opinion that social networking is tremendously useful in marketing cinema. Neeraj Ghaywan, who was the second unit director for “Gangs of Wasseypur” (I & II) under Anurag Kashyap,

IFFK 2012 : Deepa Mehta Exclusive TALK To metromatinee.com http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-exclusive-talk-to-metromatinee-com 'The process of revision should be constant and endless; don't think I'm satisfied with what I've done!'                    - Salman Rushdie, Midnight's Children. The hallmark of Deepa Mehta is the ability to reinvent herself with each film. Her 'Midnight's Children', an adaptation of http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-exclusive-talk-to-metromatinee-com

IFFK 2012 : Aishwarya Dhanush Meet the Press IFFK http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-aishwarya-dhanush-meet-the-press-iffk Director Aishwarya Dhanush, while speaking at the “Meet the Press” programme to-day, spoke about including commercial films also in film festivals and added that as long as there are good directors, producers will come forward to make films. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-aishwarya-dhanush-meet-the-press-iffk

IFFK 2012 : Red Carpet Show for Midnight’s Children in IFFK   The gala Indian premier of the most debated film of recent times, Midnight’s Children, received a grant opening that International Film Festival of Kerala and its delegates have never witnessed before. The program was conducted at the portico of Anjali Theater. The inaugural screening of the film was in the style of ‘Hollywood Red Carpet Shows             http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-red-carpet-show-for-midnights-children http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-red-carpet-show-for-midnights-children http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-red-carpet-show-for-midnights-children’.

കേരള രാജ്യാന്തര ചലച്ചിത്രമേളയോടനുബന്ധിച്ച്‌ സിനിമയിലെ ഡിജിറ്റല്‍ സാങ്കേതിക വിദ്യയുടെ ഉപയോഗത്തെപ്പറ്റിയും സാധ്യതകളെപ്പറ്റിയും `ഡിജിറ്റല്‍ ഫ്യൂച്ചര്‍' സെമിനാര്‍ സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചു. മലയാള സിനിമാറ്റോഗ്രാഫേഴ്‌സ്‌ യൂണിയനും ഇന്ത്യന്‍ സൊസൈറ്റി ഓഫ്‌ സിനിമാറ്റോഗ്രാഫേഴ്‌സും റെഡ്‌ സിനിമാസിന്റെ http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-seminar-on-digital-future-santhosh-sivan http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-seminar-on-digital-future-santhosh-sivan

Acclaimed Vietnamese Director Dang Nhat Minh told that India’s legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray is the greatest source of inspiration. He was speaking to Aruna Vasudev in the programme ‘In Conversation’ organized as part of 17 th  IFFK for him today. His 1985 film, When the Tenth Month Comes is being screened in the Vietnamese section. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-satyajit-ray-is-my-idol-dang-nhat-minh http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-satyajit-ray-is-my-idol-dang-nhat-minh

IFFK 2012 : Satyajit Ray is My Idol: Dang Nhat Minh Acclaimed Vietnamese Director Dang Nhat Minh told that India’s legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray is the greatest source of inspiration. He was speaking to Aruna Vasudev in the programme ‘In Conversation’ organized as part of 17 th  IFFK for him today. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-satyajit-ray-is-my-idol-dang-nhat-minh http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-satyajit-ray-is-my-idol-dang-nhat-minh

Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta said that her latest film Midnight’s Children is a love letter to India as quoted by author Salman Rushdie. She was speaking at the press meet conducted at Kairali Theater on the fourth day of International Film Festival of Kerala. She said that it was her third visit to IFFK 2012 and is happy to present the film before malayali audience. Actor Rajat Kapoor said that it was a great experience to portray such a character in a Deepa Mehta film. Rahul Bose described his part in the film as once in a lifetime chance for him. Producer of the film http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-this-is-my-love-letter-to-india-deepa-mehta http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-this-is-my-love-letter-to-india-deepa-mehta

  മലയാളത്തിന്റെ മഹാനടന്‍ സത്യന്‌ കേരള രാജ്യാന്തര ചലച്ചിത്ര മേളയുടെ പ്രണാമമായി ചിത്ര പ്രദര്‍ശനം. `സത്യന്‍ അറ്റ്‌ 100' എന്ന പേരില്‍ കനകക്കുന്ന്‌ കൊട്ടാരത്തില്‍ നടക്കുന്ന പ്രദര്‍ശനം അഭിനയ കുലപതിയുടെ ജീവിത മുഹൂര്‍ത്തങ്ങളുടെ നേര്‍കാഴ്‌ച സമ്മാനിക്കുന്നു. സിനിമ ആര്‍ട്ട്‌ ഡയറക്‌ടര്‍ സാബു പ്രവദാസാണ്‌ പ്രദര്‍ശനം ഡിസൈന്‍ http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-sathyan-100 http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-sathyan-100

IFFK 2012: Aishwarya Dhanush to attend screening of the movie '3' at IFFK.   The hit Tamil movie "3" by Aishwarya Dhanush starring Dhanush and Shruth Hassan will be screened at IFFK 2012.

http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-exemplary-hospitality-at-anjali-theatre-free-food-available-for-iffk-delegates http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-exemplary-hospitality-at-anjali-theatre-free-food-available-for-iffk-delegates IFFK 2012 - Exemplary hospitality at Anjali theatre. Free food available for IFFK delegates. Anjali theatre at the ESC complex is a haven for IFFK delegates. This is the first time that the theatre is hosting IFFK. Joy Pillai, the MD of the complex and a film enthusiast, gladly agreed to Ganesh Kumar's request to screen movies at Anjali. Along with first rate facilities inside the theater including 4K projection, many services have been organised for the delegates.

There was a huge crowd to watch the three Malayalam movies which were screened yesterday. The three movies were 'Aakashatinte Niram' by Dr. Biju, 'Bhoomiyude Avakashikal' by T. V. Chandran and 'Shutter' by Joy Mathew. The fist two movies were screened in the competition section of IFFK. Delegates had to stand or sit on the floor and watch the movie for lack of space. The response of the audience is heartening. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-malayalam-movies-at-iffk-gets-rousing-reception http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-malayalam-movies-at-iffk-gets-rousing-reception

The much awaited premiere of Deepa Mehta's 'Midnight Children' will be tomorrow. The IFFK organisers have announced a change in venue for the film's screening. The show will be at Anjali theatre at night, the 4th show. "Ivan's 'Woman" which was originally scheduled at Anjali has been shifted to Kairali. 'Midnight's Children' which is an adaptation of Salman Rushdie's film of the same name is expected to bring in a capacity crowd. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-midnights-children-schedule-changed http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-midnights-children-schedule-changed

At Meet-the-Director yesterday, 9th December, Dr. Biju, director of 'Aakashatinte Niram' interacted with the audience. Talking about the technicalities of film making, Dr Biju opined that it was high time that live sound recording was introduced in Malayalam films. He said that the potential of live sound recording is tremendous. 'The problem with Malayalam cinema is that it is scheduled to be shot within a minimum time frame. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-live-sound-recording-should-be-used-says-dr-biju http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-live-sound-recording-should-be-used-says-dr-biju http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-live-sound-recording-should-be-used-says-dr-biju  

Noted Kannada director Gireesh Kasaravalli yesterday talked to a capacity crowd who were present to watch the screening of his movie at the 17th IFFK. In his talk he welcomed the new internet revolution and digital film making that helps common man get closer to making and watching films. Film societies have failed because of lack of money. for more  http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-gireesh-kasaravalli-takes-center-stage http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-gireesh-kasaravalli-takes-center-stage

 T. V. Chandran's 'Bhoomiyude Avakaashikal' which was screened yesterday got a rousing reception at the IFFK. There was a huge crowd at the venue with delegates thronging to watch the movie. The number of people swelled so much that it exceeded the maximum capacity. Many saw the film standing and sitting on the floor of Kairali theatre. It certainly was a lively crowd who expressed their reaction to each scene vociferously. Boos and claps were heard with claps outnumbering the boos. http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-delegates-enjoy-t-v-chandrans-bhoomiyude-avakashikal http://www.metromatinee.com/IFFK2012/iffk-2012-delegates-enjoy-t-v-chandrans-bhoomiyude-avakashikal