50th International Film Festival of India
The 50th International Film Festival of India was held from 20 to 28 November 2019 in Goa.[1][2] Russia is the country of focus with eight Russian language films being screened.[3]
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| Opening film | Despite the Fog |
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| Closing film | Marghe and Her Mother |
| Location | Goa, India |
| Founded | 1952 |
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| Festival date | 20–28 November 2019 |
| Website | iffigoa |
Jury
Ramesh Sippy, Jury member
- John Bailey, Chairperson[4][5]
- Robin Campillo, French screenwriter, editor and film director
- Zhang Yang, Chinese film director, screenwriter
- Lynne Ramsay, Scottish film director, writer, producer, and cinematographer
- Ramesh Sippy, Indian director
Winners
- Best Film: Golden Peacock Award: Particles by Blaise Harrison
- Best Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery for Jallikattu
- Best Debut Film of a Director: Amin Sidi Boumediene for Abou Leila and Marius Olteanu for Monsters
- IFFI Best Actor Award (Male): Seu Jorge for Marighella
- IFFI Best Actor Award (Female): Usha Jadhav for Mai Ghat : Crime No 103/2015
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Isabelle Hupert[6]
- ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal: Riccardo Salvetti for Rwanda
- Special Jury Award: Pema Tseden for Balloon
- Special Mention Jury Award:Hellaro by Abhishek Shah
- Special mention under ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi medal: Bahattar Hoorain[6]
Special awards
- Icon of Golden Jubilee of IFFI : Rajinikanth[6]
Official Selections
Opening Film
- Despite the Fog (Italy)[7]
Closing Film
- Marghe and Her Mother (Italy)[8]
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References
- "IFFI 2019: Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth to attend opening ceremony in Goa". India Today. Ist.
- "IFFI 2019 Announces Official Films Selection for Indian Panorama 2019". 6 October 2019.
- "With Russia as Focus Country, IFFI 2019 Looks to Revive Old Ties". News18.
- "50th International Film Festival of India International Jury" (PDF).
- "John Bailey Ex. President Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences to head the International Jury of 50th IFFI".
- "Rajinikanth, Isabelle Huppert to Be Honoured at IFFI 2019". 2 November 2019.
- "Italian drama 'Despite the Fog' to open 50th Indian Film Festival". Business Standard India. 7 November 2019 – via Business Standard.
- ""Marghe and Her Mother" to be the closing film at50th IFFI". 7 November 2019.
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