The 3rd edition of Lonavala International
Film Festival India 2018 (LIFFI) is all set to enthrall film lovers
From 7th to 9th September 2018 at
‘Triose Plaza, Lonavala’
By Dinesh Kamath
Ø An engaging and captivating International
Film Festival for film enthusiasts, providing them with a platform to explore
and experience different genres of films under one roof
Ø The festival will kickstart with Bimal Roy’s
epic “ Sujata “ & Sridhar Rangayan’s “Evening Shadows” followed with 16
Films,3 Master Class & Interactive seminars will be conducted to impart learning and an
enriching experience for film students and enthusiasts.
Ø As a tribute to the ace Director Bimal Roy’s
unparalleled contribution to Indian Cinema, six of his widely acclaimed films
will be showcased. A short documentary on him will also be screened on the
occasion. This section will be curated by his daughter Ms. Rinki Roy
Bhattacharya.
Ø As a precursor to the festival, there will be
an exhibition of Bimal Roy’s film posters, stills, memorabilia, and artifacts
from 1st September onwards at Triose Plaza. Books about him authored / edited
by his daughter will be on sale at special prices.
The
1st and 2nd editions of LIFFI witnessed immense interest and participation from
all over. The 3rd edition of LIFFI 2018 is all set to enthrall cinema lovers
with its wide range of films. LIFFI 2018 is setting the right tone to offer its
visitors and patrons a completely different and a memorable “Cinematic
Experience”. The Festival which has been scaling new heights since its
inception, will have a variety of add-ons this time. This includes Q&A
sessions after each screening, workshops, master classes etc.
Bimal
Roy’s classics films like Devdas, Bandini, Madhumati’ and others. Marathi films
like ‘Nude, Kachcha Limboo, Dr. Rakhmabai’ will also be screened. Other
engaging activities include an interactive session with Director Ananth
Mahadevan on his remarkable movie Life is Good and Dr. Rakhmabai. Director and
Producer Viveck Vaswani will conduct a thought provoking workshop with the
media students. Due to popular demand, his film Rough Book screened in LIFFI
2016 has been included once again. Other films like Iqbal, Joggers Park,
Kashmakash, “The Genius – Ramanujan” and the 1st Ukrainian English Animation
film "The Stolen Princess’ will also be screened at the venue in English
& Hindi
Students
from reputed media schools from Mumbai, Lonavala and Pune have been invited for
this festival with a view to help them improve their skills and gain knowledge.
LIFFI 2018 aims to provide a unique and everlasting experience to all its
visitors through this entertaining medium.
Bimal
Roy’s Documentary link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dwcw90odjvodt81/VTS_01_1.VOB?dl=0
Links
of the movie posters -
Ø Nude (Marathi): http://www.ultraindia.com/files/nude.jpg
Ø Iqbal (Hindi):
http://www.ultraindia.com/files/iqbal.jpg
Ø Devdas (Hindi):
http://www.ultraindia.com/files/devdas.jpg
Ø Evening Shadows (Hindi):
http://www.ultraindia.com/files/es_poster.jpg
Ø The Stolen Princess (English + Hindi):
http://www.ultraindia.com/files/THE-STOLEN-PRINCESS-ENGLISH-POSTER.jpg
“Lonavala
International Film Festival India 2018” is organized by Triose Plaza. Mr.
Madhav Todi is the Festival Director. Mr. Viveck Vaswani is the curator of the
festival. The Chief Patron for the festival is Mr. Sushil Kumar Agrawal,
Managing Director, Ultra Media and Entertainment Pvt Ltd.”
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