Dharamshala, Oct. 25 -- With the snow-draped Dhauladhar range towering in the distance, the 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to take place from October 30 to November 2. A total of 88 films, including 40 directed by women filmmakers, will be screened.

The festival, to be held at the picturesque Tibetan Children's Village in Upper Dharamshala, will also showcase nine films from the Himalayan region and one from Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.

Each year, the DIFF brings a global selection of groundbreaking cinema to the Himalayan foothills, offering Indian audiences early access to acclaimed films, masterclasses with renowned filmmakers and thought-provoking discussions that shape the future of independ...