Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 12 -- The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) opened in a grand style on Friday, turning the state capital into a vibrant hub of world cinema, eminent filmmakers and film enthusiasts.
Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian inaugurated the eight-day festival at the Nishagandhi Auditorium, marking the beginning of an edition that celebrates three decades of IFFK's cinematic legacy.
Organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy in association with the Department of Cultural Affairs, the festival will run from December 12 to 19 across multiple venues in Thiruvananthapuram.
The opening film was "Palestine 36", directed by acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir. The film, praised for its powe...