Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 22 -- The 17th edition of the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK), organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, begins today in the state capital.
Culture Minister Saji Cherian will inaugurate the six-day festival at 6 pm at Kairali Theatre, with General Education and Labour Minister V. Sivankutty presiding. The event will conclude on August 27, with screenings scheduled across Kairali, Sree, and Nila theatres.
The opening film, From Ground Zero, an anthology by 22 Palestinian filmmakers curated by acclaimed director Rashid Masharawi, will be screened after the ceremony. The work documents untold stories of life and loss in Gaza, highlighting resilience and hope. It was also ...