The 53rd International Film Festival of India was an event held from 20 to 28 November 2022 with Alma & Oskar by Dieter Berner as the opening feature film, and Perfect Number by Krzysztof Zanussi as the closing feature film. France was the country of focus in the festival with eight films of the country included in the 'country of focus' section.
Jury
International jury International Competition Jury that picked the awardees for Golden and Silver Peacocks.
Nadav Lapid (Jury Chairperson) – writer and film director, Israel Jinko Gotoh – film producer, United States Javier Angulo Barturen – documentary filmmaker Pascale Chavance – editor, France Sudipto Sen – writer, director, India
Feature films The Feature Film Jury, with twelve members, was headed by the acclaimed director and editor, Chairperson Vinod Ganatra. The Feature Jury constituted of the following members who individually represent various acclaimed films, and film-related professions, whereas collectively representing the diverse Indian fraternity:
Shri. A. Karthik Raja; cinematographer Shri. Ananda Jyothi; musician, writer and filmmaker Smt. Dr. Anuradha Singh; filmmaker and editor Shri. Ashok Kashyap; producer, director and cinematographer Shri Enumula Premraj; director and screenwriter Smt Geeta M Gurappa; sound engineer Shri Imo Singh; producer, director and writer Shri. Jugal Debata; producer, director and cinematographer Shri. Sailesh Dave; producer Shri. Shibu G Sushelan; producer Shri V. N. Aditya; producer, director and screenwriter Shri. Vishnu Sharma; author and film critic
Official selection
Year English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)Opening films 2022Alma & Oskar Dieter Berner AustriaIndian Panorama feature film 2022Hadinelentu Prithvi Konanur IndiaIndian Panorama non-feature film 2022The Show Must Go On Divya Cowasji IndiaMid fest film 2022Fixation Mercedes Bryce Morgan Canada, United StatesClosing film 2022 Perfect Number Liczba Doskonała Krzysztof Zanussi Poland
Country of focus On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence, India was named the 'Country of Honour' at the Marche du Cinema of the Cannes Film Festival this year. This first-ever honour, conferred on India, symbolises the significant role that cinema plays in the cultural relationship between the two countries. To reciprocate, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI Goa) featured France in the 'Country of Focus' segment.
Featuring films Title Original title DirectorOther People's Children (2022)Les enfants des autresRebecca ZlotowskiThe Crossing (2021)Florence MialheBelle and Sebastian: The Nouvelle Generation (2022)Belle Et Sebastien, Nouvelle Génération Pierre CoréBetween Two Worlds (2020)Le Quai de OuistrehamEmmanuel CarrèreThe Velvet Queen (2021)Marie Amiguet, Vincent MunierSixteen (2022)Les AutresPhilippe LioretThe Vanished President (2022)Le Tigre et le PrésidentJean-Marc PeyrefitteThe Green Perfume (2022)Le Parfum VertNicolas Pariser
Awards and winners
Golden Peacock (Best Film): The award carries a cash prize of shared equally between the director and producer. The director receives the 'Golden Peacock' and a certificate in addition to the cash prize. The producer receives a certificate in addition to the cash. Silver Peacock: Best Director: Silver Peacock, certificate and a cash prize of Best Actor: Silver Peacock, certificate and a cash prize of . Best Actress: Silver Peacock, certificate and a cash prize of . Best Debut Film of a Director: Silver Peacock, certificate and a cash prize of . Special Jury Award: Silver Peacock, certificate and a cash prize of given to a film or an individual. The award will be given to the director of the film in case a film wins the award. Special Mention: ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal Stayajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award Indian Film Personality of the Year Award
Winners
Image Recipient CountryRef. Carlos SauraSpain ChiranjeeviIndia Winner(s) Work/ director Ref. I Have Electric Dreams Valentina Maurel Nader Saeivar No End Vahid Mobasheri No End Daniela Marin Navarro I Have Electric Dreams Behind the Haystacks Asimina Proedrou Lav Diaz When The Waves Are Gone Praveen Kandregula Cinema Bandi Nargesi Payam Eskandar
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