Unveiling Cinematic Marvels: 21st Chennai International Film Festival 2023 Surpasses Boundaries!

Chennai International Film Festival

In the forthcoming epoch, the 21st manifestation of the Chennai International Film Festival shall orchestrate its symphony within the urban confines from the 14th to the 21st of December. This annum bestows the advent of a fresh competitive echelon christened 'world cinema.'

An assemblage totaling 126 cinematic opuses emanating from 57 disparate nations is slated to grace the celluloid canvas in Chennai. This cinematic celebration, meticulously curated by the Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF) in tandem with PVR Inox, promises a diverse tapestry of global narratives. 

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In a recent communiqué unfolded within the city's precincts on a Thursday, E. Thangaraj, the luminary festival director and ICAF's general secretary, divulged that a constellation of 12 films, among them the poignant 'Tibetan Hearts' directed by the maestro Dodger Karlcha and the emotionally charged 'My Daughter, My Love' helmed by Elitan Green, shall engage in the competitive tableau.

Simultaneously, a dozen Tamil cinematic gems, including the enigmatic 'Sembi,' the emancipating 'Viduthalai,' the mythic 'Maamannan,' the riveting 'Ayodhi,' the laborious 'Por Thozhil,' and the intriguing 'Aneethi' and 'Saayavanam,' have garnered their well-deserved place on the competitive roster. 

Mr. Thangaraj remarked, "The munificent support extended by the State government has materialized in an augmented grant, scaling a pinnacle of ₹85 lakh earmarked for the festival."

The cinematic mosaic unfurled at the festival encompasses an anthology of films acclaimed in the Oscars arena from sundry countries, as well as victors from the prestigious Cannes and Berlin International Film Festivals. 

Moreover, the festival will showcase a spectrum of cinematic offerings graciously provided by diverse cultural institutions and embassies, emanating in languages as diverse as German, French, and Korean.

As the curtain raises on December 14 at 6 p.m., PVR Inox shall be the epicenter of the CIFF inauguration. Prospective attendees may undertake direct registration at Anna Cinemas on Anna Salai between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. commencing from December 1. 

For the tech-savvy cinephiles, online registration is facilitated through https://chennaifilmfest.com, ww.icaf.in, and https://insider.in.