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MICFF इंडिया
Mumbai International Cult Film Festival
MICFF NOMINEES 2020
List of Nominated films(Official Nomination) in Artistic & Creative Categories
Best Director
Naghmeh Maghsoudlou
Cloak (Iran)
A "Cloak" ensures the security of a father and daughter’s livelihood on the roads around Tehran.
A "Cloak" ensures the security of a father and daughter’s livelihood on the roads around Tehran.
Emanuele Pisano
The Family Gold (Italy)
A young petty thief and a male robbery. Among the stolen Goods, an object captures his attention: not gold, not silver and not ancient memorabilia, but something much more precious than the worth returning.
A young petty thief and a male robbery. Among the stolen Goods, an object captures his attention: not gold, not silver and not ancient memorabilia, but something much more precious than the worth returning.
Tatiana Fedorovskaya
Mum's Hairpins (Russia)
Synopsis:
Jewish shtetl, Ukraine, 1941. A box with mother’s hairpins – the only thing left from his family – is Yasha’s last chance to escape German invaders and rescue his new friend, a wounded goat kid.
Synopsis:
Jewish shtetl, Ukraine, 1941. A box with mother’s hairpins – the only thing left from his family – is Yasha’s last chance to escape German invaders and rescue his new friend, a wounded goat kid.
JAIME ANDRÉS ROA
EL Arrimo (Colombia)
A farm divided into two parts unleashes a fight to the death between Carlos and Humberto, two peasant brothers who dispute to have the greatest amount of land in the inheritance that their father left them.
A farm divided into two parts unleashes a fight to the death between Carlos and Humberto, two peasant brothers who dispute to have the greatest amount of land in the inheritance that their father left them.
Ainá Rocha
Told (Portugal)
Documentary of the unconscious. A journey through the memory and the ruins.
Documentary of the unconscious. A journey through the memory and the ruins.
Dekel Berenson
Anna (United Kingdom)
Neera Zaveri
Miss You,Dad (United States)
Synopsis:
After the death of her father, Ava processes the memories of her seemingly perfect childhood, struggling to come to terms with her parents’ role in destroying her innocence.
Synopsis:
After the death of her father, Ava processes the memories of her seemingly perfect childhood, struggling to come to terms with her parents’ role in destroying her innocence.
RODOLFO BISATTI
To The Unknown God
Lucia lives alone with her 17th years old son Gabriel. Her husband left once their first daughter Anna, died of leukaemia, 8 years ago. Lucia works in a Hospice, where she befriends a retired professor, Redetti (Paolo Bonacelli) and other patients, who are unaware of her personal tragedy and that will become “teachers” for her. Over time, they help her to understand how to “live the unliveable”. Giulio Redetti in particular, will talk to her about his own experiences, showing her how to deal with her angst. Gabriel, Lucia’s son, handles his sufferance for his sister’s loss adopting a fearless way of living, in order to prove to himself and to his mother that to live include the risk of dying. Giulio Redetti’ and Gabriel’ choices overlap inside Lucia, driving her to a new awareness.
Lucia lives alone with her 17th years old son Gabriel. Her husband left once their first daughter Anna, died of leukaemia, 8 years ago. Lucia works in a Hospice, where she befriends a retired professor, Redetti (Paolo Bonacelli) and other patients, who are unaware of her personal tragedy and that will become “teachers” for her. Over time, they help her to understand how to “live the unliveable”. Giulio Redetti in particular, will talk to her about his own experiences, showing her how to deal with her angst. Gabriel, Lucia’s son, handles his sufferance for his sister’s loss adopting a fearless way of living, in order to prove to himself and to his mother that to live include the risk of dying. Giulio Redetti’ and Gabriel’ choices overlap inside Lucia, driving her to a new awareness.
Sagnik Chatterjee
Duggi (India)
Uma, a 28-year-old corporate employee lives with her husband somewhere near Bagmari bazar (Kolkata). Having a huge professional pressure with several overtimes, night shifts and office tours, she couldn't manage to meet her father since last 1.5 years, even though her father also lives in the same city.
Uma, a 28-year-old corporate employee lives with her husband somewhere near Bagmari bazar (Kolkata). Having a huge professional pressure with several overtimes, night shifts and office tours, she couldn't manage to meet her father since last 1.5 years, even though her father also lives in the same city.
Bonnie Foster
Butterfly (United States)
Fareed Kairon
Perform (France)
Shammas Jamsheer
Iddah (India)
Imagine a grieving woman who has no choice but to remain virtually confined within the walls of a closed room for months, barred from meeting people who should consoled her and brought her out of grief and sense of loneliness. The movie portrays such a hapless woman, Qamarunnisah. Hailing from a traditional Muslim family, she finds herself within the confines of the room for a period of over four months - ‘Iddah’ (waiting period ) - after her husband's demise. She is disconnected from the outside world for four months and ten days.
Imagine a grieving woman who has no choice but to remain virtually confined within the walls of a closed room for months, barred from meeting people who should consoled her and brought her out of grief and sense of loneliness. The movie portrays such a hapless woman, Qamarunnisah. Hailing from a traditional Muslim family, she finds herself within the confines of the room for a period of over four months - ‘Iddah’ (waiting period ) - after her husband's demise. She is disconnected from the outside world for four months and ten days.
Rubí Salles
The Request (Mexico)
Luis is nine years old and lives the constant absence of his mother. Mrs. Acela has an unusual job, helps 'to die', but her son does not know exactly what his job is and all the time he is worried. About to turn years Luis makes a request that will mark his life.
Luis is nine years old and lives the constant absence of his mother. Mrs. Acela has an unusual job, helps 'to die', but her son does not know exactly what his job is and all the time he is worried. About to turn years Luis makes a request that will mark his life.
Luca Padrini
When In Rome (Italy)
Set in a small town in the Italian countryside, a young and handsome Alfredo returns home after a long time along with his partner Mattia, an African American man. After meeting Alfredo's grandmother, the sweet and crazy Donna Maria, the pair go to see Alfredo's father, Sor Pucci. Alfredo must break the news to his old-fashioned father about his secret. Little did he know his secret will churn into a series of unexpected comic events. This tongue-in-cheek comedy runs parallels alongside on the choices we make.
Set in a small town in the Italian countryside, a young and handsome Alfredo returns home after a long time along with his partner Mattia, an African American man. After meeting Alfredo's grandmother, the sweet and crazy Donna Maria, the pair go to see Alfredo's father, Sor Pucci. Alfredo must break the news to his old-fashioned father about his secret. Little did he know his secret will churn into a series of unexpected comic events. This tongue-in-cheek comedy runs parallels alongside on the choices we make.
MJ Kim
Juicy Girl (Republic Of Korea)
‘Juicy Girl’ is based on events surrounding the murders of several of the many Korean women committed by US Army personnel since the Korean War of the 1950’s.
‘Juicy Girl’ is based on events surrounding the murders of several of the many Korean women committed by US Army personnel since the Korean War of the 1950’s.
Latika Kaushik
Fickle (India)
In this short psychological thriller, a simple Indian Maid ends up doing something insane, when a very renowned Priest tells her that her rich employer is the cause of her son’s sudden illness.
In this short psychological thriller, a simple Indian Maid ends up doing something insane, when a very renowned Priest tells her that her rich employer is the cause of her son’s sudden illness.
Nishant Jethva
Mai Kal Marega (India)
Heartbroken after a break-up, a suicidal man's life changes one night after a series of misfortunate events take place in his life.
Heartbroken after a break-up, a suicidal man's life changes one night after a series of misfortunate events take place in his life.
Swapnil Kapure
Poet In Two Worlds (India)
Rajendra Shekate - Raja - is an unemployed rural young with M.A. B.Ed. who fells to secure a job. His passion for writing poetry adds to the fury of his father who expects Raja to at least work in their own soya bean farm. Raja's mother is always entangled in the fights between father and son, while Raja is muddled between his love for poetry and inevitable farming.
Rajendra Shekate - Raja - is an unemployed rural young with M.A. B.Ed. who fells to secure a job. His passion for writing poetry adds to the fury of his father who expects Raja to at least work in their own soya bean farm. Raja's mother is always entangled in the fights between father and son, while Raja is muddled between his love for poetry and inevitable farming.
Raj Pritam More
Khisa (India)
This is the story of a young boy who lives in a remote village in Maharashtra. He decides to get a large pocket stitched for his school shirt, in which he keeps all his precious belongings - petals, coins, marble balls; A pocket, he is proud of. It sets him apart from others his age, whose pockets are not only smaller in comparison but also ordinary and similar to each other in appearance.
This is the story of a young boy who lives in a remote village in Maharashtra. He decides to get a large pocket stitched for his school shirt, in which he keeps all his precious belongings - petals, coins, marble balls; A pocket, he is proud of. It sets him apart from others his age, whose pockets are not only smaller in comparison but also ordinary and similar to each other in appearance.
Dave Deohans
The Veil (India)
Dan, a 22 year old, jobless, finance graduate finally gets himself employed but at the cost of stumbling into a supernatural force caused by a natural disaster on the day of his interview. Which makes him believe that every day of his life he will now encounter different realities very similar to ours with just minute differences like their notion of left and right being reversed or red and blue.
Dan, a 22 year old, jobless, finance graduate finally gets himself employed but at the cost of stumbling into a supernatural force caused by a natural disaster on the day of his interview. Which makes him believe that every day of his life he will now encounter different realities very similar to ours with just minute differences like their notion of left and right being reversed or red and blue.
Ayat asadi rahbar
Raheel (Iran)
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Best Screenplay
Nishant Jethva
Mai Kal Marega (India)
Dekel Berenson
Anna (United Kingdom)
Swapnil Kapure
Poet In Two Worlds (India)
Ken Sagoes
The McHenry Trial (United States)
Tatiana Fedorovskaya
Mum's Hairpins (Russia)
Sagnik Chatterjee
Duggi (India)
Shammas Jamsheer
Iddah (India)
Luca Padrini
When In Rome (Italy)
The Family Gold
Emanuele Pisano (Italy)
Jaime Andres Roa Ariza
EL ARRIMO (Colombia)
Shir Cohen
Yael's Room (Israel)
Rubí Salles
The Request (Mexico)
Trisha Nandi
Bhasan (India)
Karan Singh Rathore
Paath (India)
Omkar Madhav Joshi
Guilt (India)
Veenit Katariia
Love Ishtory (India)
Dave Deohans
The Veil (India)
Kailash Waghmare
Khisa (India)
Eliot Gelberg-Wilson
Moshe & Amira
When a Jewish boyfriend and Muslim girlfriend's families meet for the first time, an unexpected incident threatens their relationship.
When a Jewish boyfriend and Muslim girlfriend's families meet for the first time, an unexpected incident threatens their relationship.
Ayat asadi rahbar
Raheel (Iran)
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Nezam Haghi Abi
Cloak (Iran)
Best Actor In Lead Role
Danilo Arena
The Family Gold (Italy)
Kaiwi Lyman
Juicy Girl (Republic Of Korea)
Jackie Shroff
Paath (India)
Danilo Arena
The Suit (Italy)
Rituraj K Singh
Love Ishtory (India)
Omkar Ketkar
Mai Kal Marega (India)
Vedant Dipak Shrisagar
Khisa (India)
SANJAY THAKUR
Poet In Two Worlds (India)
Aaryamaan Sethi
The Veil (India)
Jon Allen Russo
Perform (France)
Loretta Devine
The McHenry Trial (United States)
Raj Sharma
Peeli Machli (India)
Majid Seyfi
Raheel (Iran)
Prakash Raj
Sweet Memories (India)
Ganesh Yadav
Boondi Ke Laddu (India)
Mehrali Ghazvini
Mermaid (Iran)
Ananth Mahadevan
Zarina (India)
Jake Mann
Moshe & Amira (UK)
When a Jewish boyfriend and Muslim girlfriend's families meet for the first time, an unexpected incident threatens their relationship.
When a Jewish boyfriend and Muslim girlfriend's families meet for the first time, an unexpected incident threatens their relationship.
Yakov Belorusov
Mum's Hairpins (Russia)
Jewish shtetl, Ukraine, 1941. A box with mother’s hairpins – the only thing left from his family – is Yasha’s last chance to escape German invaders and rescue his new friend, a wounded goat kid.
Jewish shtetl, Ukraine, 1941. A box with mother’s hairpins – the only thing left from his family – is Yasha’s last chance to escape German invaders and rescue his new friend, a wounded goat kid.
Subhasis Khamaru
Duggi (India)
Uma, a 28-year-old corporate employee lives with her husband somewhere near Bagmari bazar (Kolkata). Having a huge professional pressure with several overtimes, night shifts and office tours, she couldn't manage to meet her father since last 1.5 years, even though her father also lives in the same city. Finally, Uma plans to meet her father on the last day of Durga Puja (Bengali festival). But on that day, suddenly her father disappears. Uma spends a whole day in her father's place eagerly waiting for him to come back safe and thus, she discovers some unknown facts about her father's life which leave her shocked.
Uma, a 28-year-old corporate employee lives with her husband somewhere near Bagmari bazar (Kolkata). Having a huge professional pressure with several overtimes, night shifts and office tours, she couldn't manage to meet her father since last 1.5 years, even though her father also lives in the same city. Finally, Uma plans to meet her father on the last day of Durga Puja (Bengali festival). But on that day, suddenly her father disappears. Uma spends a whole day in her father's place eagerly waiting for him to come back safe and thus, she discovers some unknown facts about her father's life which leave her shocked.
Best Actress In Lead Role
Ana Monterrubio
The Request (Mexico)
Svetlana Barandich
Anna (United Kingdom)
Rose McAfee
Bittersweet (Guam)
Madhurima Ghosh
Duggi (India)
Noga Katz
Yael's Room (Israel)
Payas Nivatkar
Fickle (India)
Lena Richardson
A Final Goodbye (UK)
Darya azimi
Raheel (Iran)
Sruthi Jayan
Iddah (India)
Madhura Velankar
Guilt (India)
LAURA PELLICCIARI
To The Unknown God (Italy)
Lucia lives alone with her 17th years old son Gabriel. Her husband left once their first daughter Anna, died of leukaemia, 8 years ago. Lucia works in a Hospice, where she befriends a retired professor, Redetti (Paolo Bonacelli) and other patients, who are unaware of her personal tragedy and that will become “teachers” for her. Over time, they help her to understand how to “live the unliveable”. Giulio Redetti in particular, will talk to her about his own experiences, showing her how to deal with her angst. Gabriel, Lucia’s son, handles his sufferance for his sister’s loss adopting a fearless way of living, in order to prove to himself and to his mother that to live include the risk of dying. Giulio Redetti’ and Gabriel’ choices overlap inside Lucia, driving her to a new awareness.
Lucia lives alone with her 17th years old son Gabriel. Her husband left once their first daughter Anna, died of leukaemia, 8 years ago. Lucia works in a Hospice, where she befriends a retired professor, Redetti (Paolo Bonacelli) and other patients, who are unaware of her personal tragedy and that will become “teachers” for her. Over time, they help her to understand how to “live the unliveable”. Giulio Redetti in particular, will talk to her about his own experiences, showing her how to deal with her angst. Gabriel, Lucia’s son, handles his sufferance for his sister’s loss adopting a fearless way of living, in order to prove to himself and to his mother that to live include the risk of dying. Giulio Redetti’ and Gabriel’ choices overlap inside Lucia, driving her to a new awareness.
Madhuri Gawli
Mai Kal Marega (India)
Supriya Pathak
Time Time Ki Baat (India)
Nikhita Chopra
Spiral (India)
Ekaterina Morozova
Sour cream (Russia)
The film talks about the fate of teenagers Ulya and Mathew, from a small town where eve-ryone knows each other. An abandoned field near the highway has become a hiding place for them. There, in the tall grass, they managed to hide from prying eyes. And the adult world, with all its rudeness and despair, existed in parallel, no chance of intruding. It seemed, that no one could take away the last days of their passing childhood, with their first love and pleasures that only they could appreciate like bread with sour cream.
However, the immense space and remoteness from the outer world attracts not only teenagers in love. Adults came unexpectedly. Ulya and Matvey became witnesses of a vile crime.
With all their might, they run from what they’ve seen, but they have nowhere to run to. Their childhood is forever left in the grass, which can no longer hide them.
The film talks about the fate of teenagers Ulya and Mathew, from a small town where eve-ryone knows each other. An abandoned field near the highway has become a hiding place for them. There, in the tall grass, they managed to hide from prying eyes. And the adult world, with all its rudeness and despair, existed in parallel, no chance of intruding. It seemed, that no one could take away the last days of their passing childhood, with their first love and pleasures that only they could appreciate like bread with sour cream.
However, the immense space and remoteness from the outer world attracts not only teenagers in love. Adults came unexpectedly. Ulya and Matvey became witnesses of a vile crime.
With all their might, they run from what they’ve seen, but they have nowhere to run to. Their childhood is forever left in the grass, which can no longer hide them.
Best Actor In Supporting Role
Mohan Joshi
Guilt (India)
Byron Clohessy
Miss You, Dad (United States)
Adil Hussain
68 Minutes (India)
Alessandro Benvenuti
When In Rome (Italy)
Subrat Dutta
Dhumkkudiya (India)
Paul Easom
Moshe & Amira (United Kingdom)
Kailash Waghmare
Khisa (India)
Abhilash Thapliyal
Paath (India)
Paritosh Sand
Boondi Ke Laddu (India)
Ashish Warang
Mai Kal Marega (India)
Dmitry Zavolokin (Russia)
Sour cream
The film talks about the fate of teenagers Ulya and Mathew, from a small town where eve-ryone knows each other. An abandoned field near the highway has become a hiding place for them. There, in the tall grass, they managed to hide from prying eyes. And the adult world, with all its rudeness and despair, existed in parallel, no chance of intruding. It seemed, that no one could take away the last days of their passing childhood, with their first love and pleasures that only they could appreciate like bread with sour cream.
However, the immense space and remoteness from the outer world attracts not only teenagers in love. Adults came unexpectedly. Ulya and Matvey became witnesses of a vile crime.
With all their might, they run from what they’ve seen, but they have nowhere to run to. Their childhood is forever left in the grass, which can no longer hide them.
The film talks about the fate of teenagers Ulya and Mathew, from a small town where eve-ryone knows each other. An abandoned field near the highway has become a hiding place for them. There, in the tall grass, they managed to hide from prying eyes. And the adult world, with all its rudeness and despair, existed in parallel, no chance of intruding. It seemed, that no one could take away the last days of their passing childhood, with their first love and pleasures that only they could appreciate like bread with sour cream.
However, the immense space and remoteness from the outer world attracts not only teenagers in love. Adults came unexpectedly. Ulya and Matvey became witnesses of a vile crime.
With all their might, they run from what they’ve seen, but they have nowhere to run to. Their childhood is forever left in the grass, which can no longer hide them.
Best Actress In Supporting Role
Revathy
Sweet Memories (India)
Giusy Valeri
When In Rome (Italy)
Smadar kilshinski
Yael's Room (Israel)
Alina Chornogub
Anna (United Kingdom)
Aakanksha Gade
Mai Kal Marega (India)
Barsha Bora
By The Window (India)
Ravina Singh (India)
Dahej Ka Scooter
et in Old Delhi, ‘Dahej ka Scooter’ is an eventful
love story of a young boy-Nakul (the ideal
Sharma ji ka beta) who is soon to get hitched.
The story revolves around a strange ancestral
tradition followed by his family according to which
Nakul and his soon-to-be-wife Pihu would have to
ride back home from the ‘mandap’ on a
‘pushtaini’ scooter on their wedding day.
et in Old Delhi, ‘Dahej ka Scooter’ is an eventful
love story of a young boy-Nakul (the ideal
Sharma ji ka beta) who is soon to get hitched.
The story revolves around a strange ancestral
tradition followed by his family according to which
Nakul and his soon-to-be-wife Pihu would have to
ride back home from the ‘mandap’ on a
‘pushtaini’ scooter on their wedding day.
Olga Sobolevskaya
Sour cream
The film talks about the fate of teenagers Ulya and Mathew, from a small town where eve-ryone knows each other. An abandoned field near the highway has become a hiding place for them. There, in the tall grass, they managed to hide from prying eyes. And the adult world, with all its rudeness and despair, existed in parallel, no chance of intruding. It seemed, that no one could take away the last days of their passing childhood, with their first love and pleasures that only they could appreciate like bread with sour cream.
However, the immense space and remoteness from the outer world attracts not only teenagers in love. Adults came unexpectedly. Ulya and Matvey became witnesses of a vile crime.
With all their might, they run from what they’ve seen, but they have nowhere to run to. Their childhood is forever left in the grass, which can no longer hide them.
The film talks about the fate of teenagers Ulya and Mathew, from a small town where eve-ryone knows each other. An abandoned field near the highway has become a hiding place for them. There, in the tall grass, they managed to hide from prying eyes. And the adult world, with all its rudeness and despair, existed in parallel, no chance of intruding. It seemed, that no one could take away the last days of their passing childhood, with their first love and pleasures that only they could appreciate like bread with sour cream.
However, the immense space and remoteness from the outer world attracts not only teenagers in love. Adults came unexpectedly. Ulya and Matvey became witnesses of a vile crime.
With all their might, they run from what they’ve seen, but they have nowhere to run to. Their childhood is forever left in the grass, which can no longer hide them.
Best Cinematography
Brian Muna
Bittersweet (Guam)
Ben Dawson
Siren (Canada)
Igor Kiselev & Vladimir Egorov
Mum's Hairpins
Hernan Avelino
EL Arrimo (Colombia)
Maria José Velazquez
The Request (Mexico)
Subhajit Pal Chowdhury
Bhasan
Seongbin Baek
Juicy Girl (Republic Of Korea)
Debora Vrizzi
To The Unknown God (Italy)
Lucia lives alone with her 17th years old son Gabriel. Her husband left once their first daughter Anna, died of leukaemia, 8 years ago. Lucia works in a Hospice, where she befriends a retired professor, Redetti (Paolo Bonacelli) and other patients, who are unaware of her personal tragedy and that will become “teachers” for her. Over time, they help her to understand how to “live the unliveable”. Giulio Redetti in particular, will talk to her about his own experiences, showing her how to deal with her angst. Gabriel, Lucia’s son, handles his sufferance for his sister’s loss adopting a fearless way of living, in order to prove to himself and to his mother that to live include the risk of dying. Giulio Redetti’ and Gabriel’ choices overlap inside Lucia, driving her to a new awareness.
Lucia lives alone with her 17th years old son Gabriel. Her husband left once their first daughter Anna, died of leukaemia, 8 years ago. Lucia works in a Hospice, where she befriends a retired professor, Redetti (Paolo Bonacelli) and other patients, who are unaware of her personal tragedy and that will become “teachers” for her. Over time, they help her to understand how to “live the unliveable”. Giulio Redetti in particular, will talk to her about his own experiences, showing her how to deal with her angst. Gabriel, Lucia’s son, handles his sufferance for his sister’s loss adopting a fearless way of living, in order to prove to himself and to his mother that to live include the risk of dying. Giulio Redetti’ and Gabriel’ choices overlap inside Lucia, driving her to a new awareness.
Pratyush Halder
Duggi (India)
Giuseppe Mottola
When In Rome (Italy)
Harsh Gupta
Poet In Two Worlds (India)
Sujay Pawar
Love Ishtory (India)
Yogi Sankotra
The Veil (India)
Vito Frangione
The Family Gold (Italy)
Filip Zaluska
In Between (Poland)
Bryan Levinson
Scent of Fury (United States)
Majid Yazdani
Raheel (Iran)
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Best Editing
Maaruf Bin Rafique
Password (India)
David Yao
The Thorn (China)
Christopher Beaubien
Siren (Canada)
Md Kalam
Duggi (India)
Nilesh Meena Rasal
Poet In Two Worlds (India)
Film Synopsis:
Rajendra Shekate - Raja - is an unemployed rural young with M.A. B.Ed. who fells to secure a job. His passion for writing poetry adds to the fury of his father who expects Raja to at least work in their own soya bean farm. Raja's mother is always entangled in the fights between father and son, while Raja is muddled between his love for poetry and inevitable farming.
The village, its traditional order of living, people, their varying emotions and their struggle for existence are the sources of inspiration for Raja's words. Raja witnesses them all empathetically. He pens it differently. Once, Raja gets an invitation for a lit-fest in City and a whole new world is unleashed to him. A world where he would only dream to be. It is a platform where Raja expects his poetry to be appreciated. But at this very hour, village is going through few unexpected incidences which make the whole surroundings hostile, especially to the farmers. Such unpredictable background has always pulled Raja back from stepping ahead. This time Raja prefers to chase his dreams abandoning his rural and agrarian burdens. But this choice ensnarls him into a bitter reality of both these worlds.
Film Synopsis:
Rajendra Shekate - Raja - is an unemployed rural young with M.A. B.Ed. who fells to secure a job. His passion for writing poetry adds to the fury of his father who expects Raja to at least work in their own soya bean farm. Raja's mother is always entangled in the fights between father and son, while Raja is muddled between his love for poetry and inevitable farming.
The village, its traditional order of living, people, their varying emotions and their struggle for existence are the sources of inspiration for Raja's words. Raja witnesses them all empathetically. He pens it differently. Once, Raja gets an invitation for a lit-fest in City and a whole new world is unleashed to him. A world where he would only dream to be. It is a platform where Raja expects his poetry to be appreciated. But at this very hour, village is going through few unexpected incidences which make the whole surroundings hostile, especially to the farmers. Such unpredictable background has always pulled Raja back from stepping ahead. This time Raja prefers to chase his dreams abandoning his rural and agrarian burdens. But this choice ensnarls him into a bitter reality of both these worlds.
James David
Bittersweet (Guam)
Mai Kal Marega
Nishant Jethva
Film Synopsis:
Heartbroken after a break-up, a suicidal man's life changes one night after a series of misfortunate events take place in his life.
Film Synopsis:
Heartbroken after a break-up, a suicidal man's life changes one night after a series of misfortunate events take place in his life.
Jigar C Bhuva
Love Ishtory
Film Synopsis:
Love Ishtory is dramatical take on the casteism issue fructifying in our country. It’s a story of a young couple facing opposition on their affair. Chavi is from a brahmin family while Aakash belongs to a backward caste.
Chhavi’s father, Bhaskar Shukla, is an influential personality. His daughter’s desire to marry a lower caste boy has shaken him up. Bhaskar ordered the local inspector Dubey Ji to catch Aakash to rough him up.
It is a story of that day on which all this unfolds. Keeping the adrenaline high, the film progresses to reach a point where Chhavi’s elder brother Vicky is ready to blow Aakash’s head off.
Will this classic tale of casteism end in another honour killing?
Will the society again be a mute spectator to a horrific incident?
Film Synopsis:
Love Ishtory is dramatical take on the casteism issue fructifying in our country. It’s a story of a young couple facing opposition on their affair. Chavi is from a brahmin family while Aakash belongs to a backward caste.
Chhavi’s father, Bhaskar Shukla, is an influential personality. His daughter’s desire to marry a lower caste boy has shaken him up. Bhaskar ordered the local inspector Dubey Ji to catch Aakash to rough him up.
It is a story of that day on which all this unfolds. Keeping the adrenaline high, the film progresses to reach a point where Chhavi’s elder brother Vicky is ready to blow Aakash’s head off.
Will this classic tale of casteism end in another honour killing?
Will the society again be a mute spectator to a horrific incident?
Rameez Dalal
The Veil
Ritajaya Banerjee
The Last Order (India)
Roathedirector.co
El Arrimo (Colombia)
Nyoung Kim
Juicy Girl (Republic Of Korea)
Dimitrios Karas
The Riemann Hypothesis (Greece)
Smaran Sahu
Lockdown (India)
A screenwriter wakes up to find his wife has left him amidst the lockdown, leaving him alone to deal with his thoughts as a writer, his anxiety about the raging virus and his vulnerable psyche, all coming down like a house of cards.
A screenwriter wakes up to find his wife has left him amidst the lockdown, leaving him alone to deal with his thoughts as a writer, his anxiety about the raging virus and his vulnerable psyche, all coming down like a house of cards.
Purya Osati
Raheel (Iran)
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Best Sound Design
Noah Meyer
Siren (Canada)
Filippo Barracco
When In Rome (Italy)
Bras Moreau Antunes
Told (Portugal)
Shefin Mayan
Shammas Jamsheer (India)
Film Synopsis:
Imagine a grieving woman who has no choice but to remain virtually confined within the walls of a closed room for months, barred from meeting people who should consoled her and brought her out of grief and sense of loneliness. The movie portrays such a hapless woman, Qamarunnisah. Hailing from a traditional Muslim family, she finds herself within the confines of the room for a period of over four months - ‘Iddah’ (waiting period ) - after her husband's demise. She is disconnected from the outside world for four months and ten days.
Film Synopsis:
Imagine a grieving woman who has no choice but to remain virtually confined within the walls of a closed room for months, barred from meeting people who should consoled her and brought her out of grief and sense of loneliness. The movie portrays such a hapless woman, Qamarunnisah. Hailing from a traditional Muslim family, she finds herself within the confines of the room for a period of over four months - ‘Iddah’ (waiting period ) - after her husband's demise. She is disconnected from the outside world for four months and ten days.
Aashutosh Balsekar/Aadi Arora
Paath (India)
Silajit Chakraborty
Duggi (India)
Umakant Jagtap
Poet In Two Worlds (India)
Love Ishtory
Akshay menon & Akash Shah (India)
Yatrik Dave
The Veil (India)
Diego Caceres
EL Arrimo (Colombia)
Yiruma
Juicy Girl (Republic Of Korea)
Fiorenzo Serino
The Family Gold (Italy)
TOMMASO BARBARO
To The Unknown God (Italy)
Lucia lives alone with her 17th years old son Gabriel. Her husband left once their first daughter Anna, died of leukaemia, 8 years ago. Lucia works in a Hospice, where she befriends a retired professor, Redetti (Paolo Bonacelli) and other patients, who are unaware of her personal tragedy and that will become “teachers” for her. Over time, they help her to understand how to “live the unliveable”. Giulio Redetti in particular, will talk to her about his own experiences, showing her how to deal with her angst. Gabriel, Lucia’s son, handles his sufferance for his sister’s loss adopting a fearless way of living, in order to prove to himself and to his mother that to live include the risk of dying. Giulio Redetti’ and Gabriel’ choices overlap inside Lucia, driving her to a new awareness.
Lucia lives alone with her 17th years old son Gabriel. Her husband left once their first daughter Anna, died of leukaemia, 8 years ago. Lucia works in a Hospice, where she befriends a retired professor, Redetti (Paolo Bonacelli) and other patients, who are unaware of her personal tragedy and that will become “teachers” for her. Over time, they help her to understand how to “live the unliveable”. Giulio Redetti in particular, will talk to her about his own experiences, showing her how to deal with her angst. Gabriel, Lucia’s son, handles his sufferance for his sister’s loss adopting a fearless way of living, in order to prove to himself and to his mother that to live include the risk of dying. Giulio Redetti’ and Gabriel’ choices overlap inside Lucia, driving her to a new awareness.
Tehrani
Raheel (Iran)
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
Raheel , an Afghan national, has illegally traveled to Iran to look for her husband, but there comes up some problems that leave her no hope to move ahead.
BEST ACTOR IN A COMIC ROLE
Freddie Hill (UK)
A Final Goodbye
Film Synopsis:
A young man visits his Aunt, but not everything is as it first appears to be...
Film Synopsis:
A young man visits his Aunt, but not everything is as it first appears to be...
Cédrick Spinassou (France)
THE UNICORN
A MAN IS LEFT ALONE AWAY FROM HIS FAMILY FOR THE DURATION OF
THE CONFINEMENT. HE DECIDES TO USE HIS CHILDREN'S DOWDS AS ANADVENTURE COMPANION.
A MAN IS LEFT ALONE AWAY FROM HIS FAMILY FOR THE DURATION OF
THE CONFINEMENT. HE DECIDES TO USE HIS CHILDREN'S DOWDS AS ANADVENTURE COMPANION.
Bob Sterry (USA)
One Odd Night
A native of Newberg, Oregon Derek Willis studied Cinema Production, Theatre, and creative writing at the University Of Redlands, CA. after which he spent 10 years working in the LA film industry, focused mainly as an editor before moving back to Portland to pursue creative filmmaking as a director and producer with his new company MaRoZel.com
A native of Newberg, Oregon Derek Willis studied Cinema Production, Theatre, and creative writing at the University Of Redlands, CA. after which he spent 10 years working in the LA film industry, focused mainly as an editor before moving back to Portland to pursue creative filmmaking as a director and producer with his new company MaRoZel.com
Omkar Ketkar (India)
Mai Kal Marega
Film Synopsis:
Heartbroken after a break-up, a suicidal man's life changes one night after a series of misfortunate events take place in his life.
Film Synopsis:
Heartbroken after a break-up, a suicidal man's life changes one night after a series of misfortunate events take place in his life.
Paul Easom (United Kingdom)
Moshe & Amira
Film Synopsis:
When a Jewish boyfriend and Muslim girlfriend's families meet for the first time, an unexpected incident threatens their relationship.
Film Synopsis:
When a Jewish boyfriend and Muslim girlfriend's families meet for the first time, an unexpected incident threatens their relationship.
Aaryamaan Sethi (India)
Love Ishtory
Love Ishtory is dramatical take on the casteism issue fructifying in our country. It’s a story of a young couple facing opposition on their affair. Chavi is from a brahmin family while Aakash belongs to a backward caste.
Chhavi’s father, Bhaskar Shukla, is an influential personality. His daughter’s desire to marry a lower caste boy has shaken him up. Bhaskar ordered the local inspector Dubey Ji to catch Aakash to rough him up.
It is a story of that day on which all this unfolds. Keeping the adrenaline high, the film progresses to reach a point where Chhavi’s elder brother Vicky is ready to blow Aakash’s head off.
Will this classic tale of casteism end in another honour killing?
Will the society again be a mute spectator to a horrific incident?
Love Ishtory is dramatical take on the casteism issue fructifying in our country. It’s a story of a young couple facing opposition on their affair. Chavi is from a brahmin family while Aakash belongs to a backward caste.
Chhavi’s father, Bhaskar Shukla, is an influential personality. His daughter’s desire to marry a lower caste boy has shaken him up. Bhaskar ordered the local inspector Dubey Ji to catch Aakash to rough him up.
It is a story of that day on which all this unfolds. Keeping the adrenaline high, the film progresses to reach a point where Chhavi’s elder brother Vicky is ready to blow Aakash’s head off.
Will this classic tale of casteism end in another honour killing?
Will the society again be a mute spectator to a horrific incident?
Abhilash Thapliyal (India)
Paath ( The Lesson)
Story about a girl who becomes a victim of Bride trafficking that has been taking place in certain parts in India
Story about a girl who becomes a victim of Bride trafficking that has been taking place in certain parts in India
Alessandro Benvenuti (Italy)
When In Rome
Set in a small town in the Italian countryside, a young and handsome Alfredo returns home after a long time along with his partner Mattia, an African American man. After meeting Alfredo's grandmother, the sweet and crazy Donna Maria, the pair go to see Alfredo's father, Sor Pucci. Alfredo must break the news to his old-fashioned father about his secret. Little did he know his secret will churn into a series of unexpected comic events. This tongue-in-cheek comedy runs parallels alongside on the choices we make.
Set in a small town in the Italian countryside, a young and handsome Alfredo returns home after a long time along with his partner Mattia, an African American man. After meeting Alfredo's grandmother, the sweet and crazy Donna Maria, the pair go to see Alfredo's father, Sor Pucci. Alfredo must break the news to his old-fashioned father about his secret. Little did he know his secret will churn into a series of unexpected comic events. This tongue-in-cheek comedy runs parallels alongside on the choices we make.
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMIC ROLE
Madhuri Gawli (India)
Mai Kal Marega
Film Synopsis:
Heartbroken after a break-up, a suicidal man's life changes one night after a series of misfortunate events take place in his life.
Film Synopsis:
Heartbroken after a break-up, a suicidal man's life changes one night after a series of misfortunate events take place in his life.
Tanya Singh (India)
Dahej Ka Scooter
et in Old Delhi, ‘Dahej ka Scooter’ is an eventful
love story of a young boy-Nakul (the ideal
Sharma ji ka beta) who is soon to get hitched.
The story revolves around a strange ancestral
tradition followed by his family according to which
Nakul and his soon-to-be-wife Pihu would have to
ride back home from the ‘mandap’ on a
‘pushtaini’ scooter on their wedding day.
et in Old Delhi, ‘Dahej ka Scooter’ is an eventful
love story of a young boy-Nakul (the ideal
Sharma ji ka beta) who is soon to get hitched.
The story revolves around a strange ancestral
tradition followed by his family according to which
Nakul and his soon-to-be-wife Pihu would have to
ride back home from the ‘mandap’ on a
‘pushtaini’ scooter on their wedding day.
Lena Richardson (UK)
A Final Goodbye
Film Synopsis:
A young man visits his Aunt, but not everything is as it first appears to be...
Film Synopsis:
A young man visits his Aunt, but not everything is as it first appears to be...
Maria Forrester (UK)
The Insiders
The Insiders is a comedy short following one couple's reaction to the announcement of Covid lockdown.
As self-isolation is announced, Ed and Maria discover their lives are turned upside down and decide to fight back!
The Insiders is a comedy short following one couple's reaction to the announcement of Covid lockdown.
As self-isolation is announced, Ed and Maria discover their lives are turned upside down and decide to fight back!
Giusy Valeri (Italy)
When In Rome
Set in a small town in the Italian countryside, a young and handsome Alfredo returns home after a long time along with his partner Mattia, an African American man. After meeting Alfredo's grandmother, the sweet and crazy Donna Maria, the pair go to see Alfredo's father, Sor Pucci. Alfredo must break the news to his old-fashioned father about his secret. Little did he know his secret will churn into a series of unexpected comic events. This tongue-in-cheek comedy runs parallels alongside on the choices we make.
Set in a small town in the Italian countryside, a young and handsome Alfredo returns home after a long time along with his partner Mattia, an African American man. After meeting Alfredo's grandmother, the sweet and crazy Donna Maria, the pair go to see Alfredo's father, Sor Pucci. Alfredo must break the news to his old-fashioned father about his secret. Little did he know his secret will churn into a series of unexpected comic events. This tongue-in-cheek comedy runs parallels alongside on the choices we make.
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