The twenty sixth version of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) has been postponed as a result of rise within the variety of COVID-19 instances. Announcing the choice, Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian stated that the competition might be organized as soon as the state of affairs is below management. The competition was scheduled to be held in Thiruvananthapuram from February 4.
Thiruvananthapuram is the worst affected district in Kerala with a gentle rise in Omicron and Covid instances. The state reported 18,123 new instances on Sunday, taking the lively Covid caseload to 1.03 lakh. Thiruvananthapuram recorded the best variety of 5863 new instances, adopted by Ernakulam with 4100 contemporary instances.
IFFK is among the most prestigious occasions organized within the state and is organized by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of Department of Cultural Affairs. The competition has sections like Indian Cinema Now, Malayalam Cinema Today, and Homage part. The International Competition part of IFFK additionally holds a eager curiosity amongst movie fans and movie college students.
Best Film is offered with a Golden Crow Pheasant (Suvarna Chakoram), and Best Director is offered with a Silver Crow Pheasant. NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) awards and FIPRECI (Federation Internationale de la Presse Cinematographic) awards are additionally offered to the winners below numerous classes. The final version of the competition, often held within the month of December in Thiruvananthapuram, was additionally rescheduled to February as a result of rise within the Covid-19 numbers. It was ultimately organized in 4 locations to keep away from the inflow of delegates to a single location.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
