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'Toxic' Wins Top Prize at International Film Festival of India

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Lithuanian coming-of-age drama 'Toxic' wins top prize at prestigious Indian film festival, cementing its status as a festival darling.
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  • At the 55th International Film Festival of India, 'Toxic' won the best film award, as chosen by a jury headed by renowned Indian director Ashutosh Gowariker, who praised the film's nuanced portrayal of adolescence and economic hardship.
  • The win at IFFI follows 'Toxic' also taking home the Golden Leopard for Best Film at the Locarno International Film Festival, further solidifying the Lithuanian director Saule Bliuvaite's rising profile on the global indie circuit.
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Saule Bliuvaite, Ashutosh Gowariker, International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Locarno International Film Festival, 'Toxic'
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