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\u2b50 IFFK 2025 \u2013 Full Festival Article with International & Regional Film Lists<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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30th International Film Festival of Kerala \u2013 Celebrating Global & Regional Cinematic Voices<\/em><\/h3>\n

The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2025)<\/strong>, held from 12\u201319 December<\/strong> in Thiruvananthapuram, marks a milestone year for India\u2019s most influential people\u2019s film festival. With over 200 films from 70 countries<\/strong>, this edition expands its cultural footprint with new venues, restored classics, daring new voices, and a powerful commitment to world cinema.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest highlights of IFFK 2025 is the dynamic blend of International Competition films<\/strong>, regional Indian cinema<\/strong>, and retrospectives<\/strong> that honour the roots of filmmaking. This year also pays homage to the legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak<\/strong> on his birth centenary, bringing four restored masterpieces back to the big screen.<\/p>\n

Another prominent attraction is the Country Focus: Vietnam<\/strong>, adding Southeast Asian vibrancy to Kerala\u2019s cinematic landscape.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf0d INTERNATIONAL FILMS \u2013 IFFK 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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A curated selection of bold, diverse, emotionally resonant films from across the world.
\nThese films examine identity, politics, relationships, myth, and modern life through daring storytelling.<\/p>\n

1. Young Mothers<\/strong> (Belgium)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A layered drama exploring the challenges and emotional vulnerabilities of young women entering motherhood too soon.<\/p>\n

2. The Secret Agent<\/strong> (France)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A tense political thriller examining espionage, fractured loyalties, and hidden motives.<\/p>\n

3. The President\u2019s Cake<\/strong> (USA \/ Qatar)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A satirical tale about symbolism, power, and the absurdities that arise during a national celebration.<\/p>\n

4. The Master Mind<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An intense character journey following a brilliant strategist navigating the morality of power.<\/p>\n

5. Sirat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A moving portrait of identity and self-discovery against societal expectations.<\/p>\n

6. Sentimental Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A quiet, emotional meditation on memory, loss, and the things we hold dear.<\/p>\n

7. No Other Choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A gripping drama where individuals are forced into impossible moral decisions during a crisis.<\/p>\n

8. It Was Just an Accident<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A psychologically deep study of guilt, fate, and the unpredictability of life.<\/p>\n

9. Bugonia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A visually strong, myth-inspired eco-surrealist film about transformation and nature.<\/p>\n

10. Father, Mother, Brother, Sister<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A powerful ensemble story on family ties, hidden pains, and unresolved histories.<\/p>\n

11. If I Had Legs to Kick You<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dark humour meets metaphor in this quirky narrative about emotional frustration.<\/p>\n

12. A Poet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An introspective film portraying the solitude, yearning, and torment of an artist.<\/p>\n

13. Dreams, Sex, Love<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A bold, modern exploration of desire, imagination, and the grey areas of emotional truth.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfa5 REGIONAL & INDIAN FILMS \u2013 IFFK 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Indian cinema continues to be one of the defining pillars of IFFK. This year, the regional line-up includes Malayalam gems, pan-Indian independent films, and new voices discovering fresh cinematic language.<\/p>\n

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A. INDIAN CINEMA NOW (7 Films \u2013 Confirmed)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A showcase of standout films representing the diversity of contemporary Indian storytelling.<\/p>\n

1. Songs of Forgotten Trees<\/strong> (Hindi)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A poetic journey through memory, nature, and interconnected human stories.<\/p>\n

2. Full Plate<\/strong> (Hindi)<\/em><\/h3>\n

Actress\u2013filmmaker Tannishtha Chatterjee\u2019s sharp look at hunger, dignity, and survival.<\/p>\n

3. Flames (Laptein)<\/strong> (Hindi)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A character-driven drama about inner conflict and emotional healing.<\/p>\n

4. Hearth and Home (Alaav)<\/strong> (Hindi)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A philosophical reflection on belonging, warmth, and fractured families.<\/p>\n

5. Mirage (Morichika)<\/strong> (Bengali)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A psychological tale about illusions, identity, and emotional disappearance.<\/p>\n

6. Don\u2019t Tell Mother<\/strong> (Kannada)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A coming-of-age drama filled with humour, rebellion, and familial secrets.<\/p>\n

7. Theatre<\/strong> (Tamil\u2013Malayalam)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A cross-cultural story exploring performance, politics, and personal truth.<\/p>\n

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B. KALEIDOSCOPE SECTION<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Indian independent filmmakers bring bold voices to the screen.<\/p>\n

1. Homebound<\/strong> (Hindi \u2013 Neeraj Ghaywan)<\/em><\/h3>\n

An intimate, socially rooted film about returning home and confronting past wounds.<\/p>\n

2. Bad Girl<\/strong> (Tamil)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A gritty narrative on survival and the harsh realities faced by young women.<\/p>\n

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3. Tiger\u2019s Pond<\/strong> (Kannada)<\/em><\/h3>\n

A rural-set drama blending folklore, realism, and community dynamics.<\/p>\n

Additional titles to be added as the festival updates the line-up.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf9e RETRSPECTIVE \u2013 RITWIK GHATAK CENTENARY<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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IFFK honours the filmmaker who redefined Indian cinema.<\/p>\n

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  • Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Komal Gandhar (1961)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Subarnarekha (1962)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Titash Ekti Nadir Naam (1973)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These restored classics return to the big screen, reminding audiences of Ghatak\u2019s unparalleled expression of loss, identity, and displacement.<\/p>\n

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    COUNTRY FOCUS: VIETNAM<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    With five films portraying war memories, cultural shifts, and poetic realism, this segment marks a powerful Asian presence at IFFK.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83c\udfc6 CONCLUSION \u2013 A PEOPLE\u2019S FESTIVAL AT 30<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    IFFK 2025 stands tall as a cinematic bridge betwepreferred format!<\/p>\n

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    SICA is proud award winning Cinematographer Alagappan is active member in Organizing IFFK<\/p>\n

    Article by<\/p>\n

    CJ Rajkumar<\/p>\n

    Author\/ Cinematographer<\/p>\n

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