Thiruvanathapuram, Dec. 15 -- The 12th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) has run into a crisis following the failure to obtain censor exemption certificates, leading to the cancellation of multiple film screenings in Thiruvananthapuram.

According to organisers, screenings of seven films scheduled over the last two days were stalled due to the absence of the mandatory exemption certificate.

At present, 19 films have not received permission for screening.

In film festivals, movies without a Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate are usually screened after obtaining a special 'exemption certificate' from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. However, the non-availability of this certificat...