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India's IFFI Goa Festival Sets 15-Film Competition Slate

Variety
Story by Sahasranaman Ramachandran
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India's premier film festival IFFI Goa unveils diverse competition lineup with strong female representation, offering a $47,000 grand prize for the Golden Peacock winner.
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  • The 55th IFFI Goa festival will feature 15 films vying for the prestigious Golden Peacock award, with 9 films directed by women, signaling a shift towards greater gender diversity in the Indian film industry.
  • The competition includes the world premiere of the Iranian drama 'Fear & Trembling' by directing duo Manijeh Hekmat and Faeze Azizkhani, exploring the complex lives of older women in a patriarchal society.
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Manijeh Hekmat, Faeze Azizkhani, International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Fear & Trembling
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