The Indian Panorama, a prominent component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has recently revealed its list of selected feature and non-feature films for the 54th edition of the festival, scheduled to be held from November 20th to 28th, 2023, in the scenic state of Goa. This flagship event, organized by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, aims to showcase cinematic excellence, both in terms of themes and aesthetics, by adhering to a rigorous selection process.
Feature Films: A Showcase of Diversity
A distinguished panel of twelve jury members, led by Chairperson T. S. Nagabharana, a renowned film director, actor, and producer, worked tirelessly to select 25 feature films from a pool of 408 contemporary Indian feature films. These chosen films represent the vibrant diversity of the Indian film industry. Here is the list of selected feature films:
– Aaraariraaro (Kannada) – Directed by Sandeep Kumar V
– Aattam (Malayalam) – Directed by Anand Ekarshi
– Ardhangini (Bengali) – Directed by Kaushik Ganguly
– Deep Fridge (Bengali) – Directed by Arjun Dutta
– Dhai Aakhar (Hindi) – Directed by Praveen Arora
– Iratta (Malayalam) – Directed by Rohit M.G. Krishnan
– Kaadhal Enbathu Pothu Udamai (Tamil) – Directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan
– Kaathal (Malayalam) – Directed by Jeo Baby
– Kantara (Kannada) – Directed by Rishab Shetty
– Malikappuram (Malayalam) – Directed by Vishnu Sasi Shankar
– Mandali (Hindi) – Directed by Rakesh Chaturvedi Om
– Mirbeen (Karbi) – Directed by Mridul Gupta
– Neela Nira Sooriyan (Tamil) – Directed by Samyuktha Vijayan
– Nna Thaan Case Kodu (Malayalam) – Directed by Ratheesh Balakrishna Poduval
– Pookkaalam (Malayalam) – Directed by G A N E S H R A J
– Rabindra Kabya Rahasya (Bengali) – Directed by Sayantan Ghosal
– Sanaa (Hindi) – Directed by Sudhanshu Saria
– The Vaccine War (Hindi) – Directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri
– Vadh (Hindi) – Directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu
– Viduthalai Part 1 (Tamil) – Directed by Vetri Maaran
– 2018-Everyone Is A Hero (Malayalam) – Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph
– Gulmohar (Hindi) – Directed by Rahul V Chittella
– Ponniyin Selvan Part – 2 (Tamil) – Directed by Mani Ratnam
– Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (Hindi) – Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki
– The Kerala Story (Hindi) – Directed by Sudipto Sen
Non-Feature Films: A Glimpse into India’s Cultural Fabric
The Non-Feature Film Jury, comprising six members under the leadership Arvind Sinha, an acclaimed documentary film director, worked diligently to select 20 non-feature films from a selection of 239 contemporary Indian non-feature films. These films offer a unique perspective on contemporary Indian values and culture. Here is the list of selected non-feature films:
– 1947: Brexit India (English) – Directed by Sanjivan Lal
– Andro Dreams (Manipuri) – Directed by Longjam Meena Devi
– Baasan (Hindi) – Directed by Jitank Singh Gurjar
– Back To The Future (English) – Directed by M.S. Bisht
– Baruar Xongxar (Assamese) – Directed by Utpal Borpujari
– Behrupiya – The Impersonator (Hindi) – Directed by Bhasker Vishwanathan
– Bhangaar (Marathi) – Directed by Sumira Roy
– Nansei Nilam (Changing Landscape) (Tamil) – Directed by Pravin Selvam
– Chupi Roh (Dogri) – Directed by Disha Bhardwaj
– Giddh (The Scavenger) (Hindi) – Directed by Manish Saini
– Kathabor (Assamese) – Directed by Keshar Jyoti Das
– Lachit (The Warrior) (Assamese) – Directed by Parthasarathi Mahanta
– Last Meet (Manipuri) – Directed by Waribam Dorendra Singh
– Life In Loom (Hindi, Tamil, Assamese, Bengali, English) – Directed by Edmond Ranson
– Mau: The Spirit Dreams Of Cheraw (Mizo) – Directed by Shilpika Bordoloi
– Pradakshina (Marathi) – Directed by Prathamesh Mahale
– Sadabahar (Konkani) – Directed by Suyash Kamat
– Sri Rudram (Malayalam) – Directed by Ananda Jyothi
– The Sea & Seven Villages (Oriya) – Directed by Himansu Sekhar Khatua
– Utsavmurti (Marathi) – Directed by Abhijeet Arvind Dalvi
The opening feature film of the Indian Panorama for 2023 is “Aattam” (Malayalam), directed by Anand Ekarshi.
The opening non-feature film of Indian Panorama for 2023 is “Andro Dreams” (Manipuri), directed by Ms. Longjam Meena Devi.
The Indian Panorama, introduced in 1978 as part of the IFFI (International Film Festival of India) framework, has consistently served as a platform to celebrate Indian cinema while also highlighting the nation’s rich culture and heritage through the medium of film. Since its inception, the Indian Panorama has remained steadfast in its commitment to showcasing the very best of Indian cinema each year.
The films selected for inclusion in the Indian Panorama section not only aim to promote the art of filmmaking but also find themselves featured in non-profit screenings at international film festivals, both within India and abroad. Additionally, these films take center stage in Indian Film Weeks, which are part of Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programs, and are a highlight of specialized Indian Film Festivals, even beyond the realms of established cultural exchange protocols. Special Indian Panorama festivals held in India further contribute to the promotion of cinematic excellence and the propagation of Indian culture and art.