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Goa Gears Up for 57th IFFI With Diverse Lineup
13 Nov
Summary
- IFFI 2026 in Goa opens with Pawlikowski's "Fatherland".
- Festival received over 1,900 submissions from 137 countries.
- Theme "Stories Without Borders" highlights universal emotions.
The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to commence in Goa from November 20 to November 28, 2026. The prestigious event will open with Paweł Pawlikowski's critically acclaimed film "Fatherland," which garnered him the best director award at Cannes. Over 1,900 film submissions from 137 countries were received, promising a rich and varied selection of cinematic works.
The festival's theme for this year is "Stories Without Borders," emphasizing how emotions transcend geographical limitations. Director Ashutosh Gowariker and Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant unveiled the program, highlighting a lineup featuring over 150 international films from 86 countries. This includes special showcases like the BRICS section and Spain as the country of honor.
Notable films include "Ramayana: Rise of a Legend" opening the BRICS showcase and Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar" inaugurating the Indian Panorama. Alina Șerban's "I Matter" will be the mid-fest film, and Anthony Chen's "We Are All Strangers" will close the festival. The event will also celebrate Indian cinema with 76 films across 18 languages, alongside new sections for Animation and Films About Films.
