52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be from Nov. 20 -28

Highlights:

• The 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held from November 20 to November 28, 2021 hosted in Goa.
• Fifteen films including ‘Land of Dreams, directed by Shoja Azari and Charlotte directed by Simon Franco’ will vie for the top awards.

• The golden peacock award will be earmarked for best film at the IFFI. 
• It comprises of a cash prize of Rs 40 lakh. Award will be shared equally by producer and director of the best film.

• Silver Peacock award will be given to Best director. 
• It carries a cash prize of Rs.15 lakh.
• It's jury comprises of renowned Iranian filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad, Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara, British film producer Stephen Woolley, Indian producer-director Nila Madhab Panda and Colombian filmmaker Ciro Guerra.

• It is one of the most significant film festivals of Asia, founded in 1952. 
• The festival is held annually with the aim of providing a common platform for cinemas across the world to project excellence of film art. 
• It contributes towards understanding & appreciation of film cultures of different nations with respect to their social and cultural ethos.  
• It promotes friendship and cooperation among people worldwide.
• IFFI is conducted jointly by the state government of Goa and Directorate of Film Festivals, working under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.