The International Film Festival of India, 2019, will showcase 50 films of 50 strong woman film makers who have established themselves in the male dominated industry.
“37 Seconds” by Hikari which tells us the story of a young Japanese woman trying to lead a self-determined life is one of the attractions in t6he category. The film shows us how life of most women juggles between their dreams and obligations towards their families.
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is another film by Celine Sciamma, which is shown at the IFFI. The film reflects on the of a gifted painter Marianne. The film has bagged many awards such as the “Queer Palm” at Cannes making it the first film directed by a woman to win the award.
The list of 50 films at IFFI 2019:
Antigone
Son Mother
Adam
Cleo
The Infiltrators
Atlantic’s
I Was at Home,But
Little Joe
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Queen of Hearts
System Crasher
The Father
Mr.Jones
At Five in the Afternoon
37 Seconds
Ten Years Taiwan
Ten Years Japan
Once in Trubchevsk
Agnes Vardan
A First Farewell
Babyteeth
Cherry Blossoms and Demons
Curiosa
Far from us
Flesh Out
God Exists , Her Name is Petrunija
Hava, Maryam , Ayesha
Honey Boy
I am Woman
Instinct
Interdependence
Lingua Franca
Ordinary Love
Papicha
Port Authority
Song without a name
Still Human
Stupid Young Heart
The End of Love
The perfect Candidate
The Seven Last Words
