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Short films raise questions, consider ideals on so...

With the increasing influence of internet and social media platforms, various people are resorting to short films to spread social messages and ignite discussions on various social taboos.

Indian films caught in controversy

Even before Padmavati, other cinematic martyrs have faced the wrath of religious and communal well-wishers in India.

Daring to disrupt the cliché

Padmavati: Work of fiction provokes violence

Amid an outbreak of violent threats against the release of upcoming Bollywood film Padmavati, which is said to hurt the sentiments of various Indian caste groups for manipulating history, a man in Rajasthan lost his life today to the fuss. As protests take an ugly turn, various B...

IFFI Goa 2017 lures cinephiles with an attractive ...

The jury that selected Nude by Ravi Jadhav and S Durga by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan must have done something right with the selection process as the diverse range of films in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) list is drawing cinephiles in large numbers.

Coffee with Franciska Töröcsik

The critically acclaimed actor of Aurora Borealis, talks about her European influence, acting methods and women empowerment, exclusively with Media India Group.

I&B Ministry won’t let you watch ‘Nud...

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India decided to overrule the jury selection to the Indian Panorama section in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and drop two films from the screening list. The I&B Ministry pulled out Sanal Kumar Sasidharan's Malayal...

KIFF 2017 to showcase rare Godard film

As the 23rd edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is set to open gates from November 10, the innovative changes in the programme speak volumes about the week-long celebration of cinema awaiting in this eastern Indian metropolis.