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  IFFK2013  - IFFK and Malayalam Cinema ! The generational shift is well and truly becoming a reality in Malayalam film industry. Winds of change which started to blow at the beginning of this millenium has now become a storm. The cinematic sensibilities of Malayali viewers which were satiated to a large extent during the 70s and 80s started to undergo a change as 90s saw low brow entertainment starting to make an impression. A lot of films during the late 90 s and early 2000 s set the cash registers ringing big time, but it created a shallow and superficial sensibility.  Stars were always part and parcel of every era and their domination or the lack of it is not the question. But whether content and making subsumed the performers. Casting which is a paramount part of the making of any Hollywood movie underscores the fact that it is about zeroing in on the right actors for the right role. The star driven system which is...

IFFK 2013 Delegate Pass From November 25th , 2013 As cinema lovers are eagerly anticipating the beginning of the 18th  International film festival of Kerala [ IFKK 2013 ]which begins on the 6th of December 2013 ,it has been announced by the concerned authorities that the delegate pass distribution will begin on November 25th . Film buffs could make use of the opportunity and collect their passes from selected SBT branches at the earliest.Passes will be available at Tagore theater , Vazhuthacaud  from December 1, 2013  onwards. read more here :  http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/iffk-2013-delegate-pass-from-november-25th-2013-6967  

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 : 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

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