{"id":11046,"date":"2025-12-08T18:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesica.in\/?p=11046"},"modified":"2025-12-09T06:47:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T06:47:40","slug":"chennai-international-film-festival-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesica.in\/ta\/chennai-international-film-festival-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Chennai International Film Festival 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"

23rd Chennai International Film Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 23rd Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) will be held from 11th December 2025 to 18th December 2025, organised by the Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF) with the support of the Government of Tamil Nadu and NFDC. This year\u2019s edition promises an exciting global cinema experience with 122 films from 51 countries, including Oscar nominees, Cannes winners, and Berlin award-winning films says Festival Director Thangaraj.<\/p>\n

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SICA has arranged concessional passes for its members.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfac Venues<\/p>\n

All festival screenings and events will take place at:<\/p>\n

PVR INOX \u2013 Sathyam Cinemas, Royapettah<\/p>\n

PVR INOX \u2013 Citi Centre, R.K. Salai<\/p>\n

Opening Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n

11 December 2025, 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

It was just an accident will be introduced to audiences by Ace film maker PS Vinothraj.<\/p>\n

Venue: PVR INOX Cinemas \u2013 Sathyam Screen<\/p>\n

Closing Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n

18 December 2025, 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Venue: PVR INOX Cinemas \u2013 Sathyam Screen<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfa5 Key Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

122 films from 51 countries<\/p>\n

Diplomats and filmmakers from around the world will attend<\/p>\n

14 films listed for Oscars 2026<\/p>\n

6 films awarded at Cannes Film Festival 2025<\/p>\n

3 films awarded at Berlin Film Festival<\/p>\n

Retrospectives of Wim Wenders and Karen Shakhnazarov<\/p>\n

Country Focus: Russia (3 films)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9e Must-Watch Films List<\/p>\n

Oscars 2026 listed\u00a0 (14 Films)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Young Mothers,<\/p>\n

The Things You Kill, A Poet,<\/p>\n

100 Liters of Gold,<\/p>\n

It Was Just an Accident,<\/p>\n

Panopticon,<\/p>\n

Sound of Falling,<\/p>\n

The Love That Remains,<\/p>\n

All That\u2019s Left of You,<\/p>\n

Obraz \u2013 The Tower of Strength,<\/p>\n

Sentimental Value,<\/p>\n

Magellan,<\/p>\n

Sir\u0101t,<\/p>\n

Eagles of the Republic.<\/p>\n

Cannes Film Festival 2025 \u2013 Winners (6 Films)<\/strong><\/p>\n

It Was Just an Accident (Palme d\u2019Or winner), Sentimental Value, Sound of Falling, Young Mothers, The Little Sister, A Poet.<\/p>\n

Berlin International Film Festival \u2013 Winners (3 Films)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dreams (Sex Love) \u2013 Golden Berlin Bear winner, Kontinental \u201925, Paternal Leave<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udce3 SICA Announcement<\/p>\n

SICA (Southern Indian Cinematographers Association) has arranged festival passes for all its members at a special concessional fee of \u20b9500.<\/p>\n

Public passes this year are priced at \u20b91500.<\/p>\n

SICA members are requested to register at the SICA Office before 9th December, 12 PM.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Chennai International Film Festival brings together some of the world\u2019s finest films, acclaimed directors, and cinematic voices. With strong participation from international festivals such as Oscars, Cannes, Berlin, Busan, Fajr, Venice, Locarno, and San Sebasti\u00e1n, CIFF 2025 stands as one of the most important cultural events of the year.<\/p>\n

SICA\u2019s initiative to extend concessional festival passes ensures that its members can experience world cinema and engage with global filmmakers.<\/p>\n

Article by<\/p>\n

CJ Rajkumar<\/p>\n

Author\/ Cinematographer<\/p>\n

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