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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, spotlights diverse global narratives with a competition lineup featuring nine female directors and a hefty prize purse.
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  • The 55th IFFI Goa features a 15-film competition lineup, with the Golden Peacock award offering a whopping INR4 million ($47,000) prize - a major boost for emerging filmmakers.
  • Among the world premieres is the Iranian drama 'Fear & Trembling' by directors Manijeh Hekmat and Faeze Azizkhani, exploring the complexities of an older woman's life.
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Manijeh Hekmat, Faeze Azizkhani, International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Fear & Trembling
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