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40th International Film Festival Of India
The 40th International Film Festival of India was held from November 23 - December 3, 2009 in Goa. Veteran actors Waheeda Rahman and Mammootty were the Chief guests for the edition. The 75 years of Assamese Cinema was celebrated by a special section featuring five films. Assamese film personalities Jahnu Barua, Gyanada Kakoti, Bidya Rao and Manju Bora were present on the occasion. For the first time, Malegaon industry of remakes received an international platform with the screening of two of their films. Under Golden Jubilee Retro section, the sterling contributions of film personalities who have completed 50 years in the industry was acknowledged Asha Parekh, Sharmila Tagore Sharmila Tagore (also known as Begum Ayesha Sultana; born 8 December 1944) is a retired Indian actress, primarily known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema, Tagore is the recipient of two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, and the F ... and Soumitra Chatterjee. The competition jury was hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Directorate Of Film Festivals
The Directorate of Film Festivals in India was an organisation that initiated and presented the International Film Festival of India, the National Film Awards and the Indian Panorama. Although the Directorate helped appoint members of the jury panels each year, it had no input on which films are selected for consideration and which films ultimately win awards at the various functions it initiates. The Directorate set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt of India,Directorate of Film Festivals . Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. |
IFFI Best Film Award
The IFFI Best Film Award (officially known as the Golden Peacock for the Best Feature Film) is the Main Prize of the International Film Festival of India presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with the ''Golden Peacock'' a representation of the Peacock, India’s national bird, with a permanent motto of the festival ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts such as the Maha Upanishad, which means "The World Is One Family". Vedic tradition mentions "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" meaning all living beings on the earth are a family. Translation T ...’ (The whole world is a family). The award is announced for films produced in a year across the world. The award was instituted in 1965 from the 3rd IFFI competitive edition. Feature Film Awards Golden Peacock Award winners (Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar Caballero (; (often known simply as Almodóvar) born 25 September 1949) is a Spanish filmmaker. His films are marked by melodrama, irreverent humour, bold colour, glossy décor, quotations from popular culture, and complex narratives. Desire, passion, family, and identity are among Almodóvar's most prevalent subjects in his films. Acclaimed as one of the most internationally successful Spanish filmmakers, Almodóvar and his films have gained worldwide interest and developed a cult following. Almodóvar's career came to during La Movida Madrileña, a cultural renaissance that followed after the end of Francoist Spain. His early films characterised the sense of sexual and political freedom of the period. In 1986, he established his own film production company, El Deseo, with his younger brother Agustín Almodóvar, who has been responsible for producing all of his films since ''Law of Desire'' (1987). His breakthrough film was ''Women on the Verge of a Nervous Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broken Embraces
''Broken Embraces'' ( es, Los abrazos rotos, links=no) is a 2009 Spanish romantic thriller film written, produced, and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Led by an ensemble cast consisting of many Almodóvar regulars, it stars Lluís Homar as a blind Madrilenian screenwriter who recalls his tragic love for Lena, played by Penélope Cruz, the deceased lead actress in his last directional feature ''Girls and Suitcases'', who was also the mistress of a powerful, obsessive businessman (José Luis Gómez). Blanca Portillo co-stars as his agent Judit, while Tamar Novas portrays her son and Caine's co-writer Diego. Inspired by darkness and by a photo of a couple that Almodóvar took of El Golfo beach in Lanzarote in the late 1990s, the film serves as an homage to filmmaking, cinema and its various film genres. Stylistically, it is a complex noir-ish melodrama, that also blends comic elements with a film within a film—a broad comedy, that hearkens back to Almodóvar's 1988 release, ''Women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
He Ping (director)
He Ping (; born 1957 in Shanxi) is a Chinese film director, screenwriter and producer whose main filmography consists of a hybrid genre of Western-wuxia movies. He made three movies along this genre - '' Swordsmen in Double Flag Town'' (1991), '' Sun Valley'' (1995) and ''Warriors of Heaven and Earth'' (2004). Personal life and background He Ping's mother was the female lead in Communist China's first feature film ''Bridge'' (1949). She was an ethnic Manchu whose ancestors were members of the Blue Banners, while He Ping's father was Han Chinese. Directorial career He Ping began his directorial career in the 1980s, directing stage productions and documentary films.Zhang, Yingjin & Xiao, Zhiwei (1998). "He Ping" in ''Encyclopedia of Chinese Film''. Taylor & Francis, p. 183. . By the late 1980s, He transferred to the Xi'an Film Studio, where he began directing fiction films, including ''We Are the World'' and ''Kawashima Yoshiko'' a film based on the story of the Manchurian-Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheat (film)
''Wheat'' () is a 2009 Chinese historical drama film directed by He Ping, starring Fan Bingbing, Huang Jue, Du Jiayi, Wang Xueqi and Wang Zhiwen. The film tells the story of women left behind when their husbands went to war. The film was produced for US$6 million and was funded by He Ping's own Beijing Classic Culture, along with Polybona Films, and the state-backed Xi'an Film Studio. Cast *Fan Bingbing as Li *Huang Jue as Xia *Du Jiayi as Zhe *Wang Xueqi as Lord Ju Cong *Wang Zhiwen as Chong *Wang Ji *Li Ge *Sun Guitian *Wang Jiajia as Yan Release Filmed in 2008, ''Wheat'' premiered on June 13, 2009, as the opening film to the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival The Shanghai International Film Festival (, French: ''Festival international du film de Shanghai''), abbreviated SIFF, is one of the largest film festivals in East Asia. "China's biggest film festival" according to the Hollywood Reporter. Nex .... References External links * 2009 films 2000s histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other Bank
''The Other Bank'' ( ka, გაღმა ნაპირი) is a 2009 Georgian drama film directed by Giorgi Ovashvili. It was Georgia's submission to the 82nd Academy Award for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It won best film award in 11th Dhaka International Film Festival Dhaka International Film Festival ( bn, ঢাকা আন্তর্জাতিক চলচ্চিত্র উৎসব) is a biennial film festival held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1992, the festival was initially organized on a .... References External links * 2009 films 2009 drama films Drama films from Georgia (country) Abkhazia Media Wave Award winners Films directed by Giorgi Ovashvili {{2000s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giorgi Ovashvili
Giorgi Ovashvili ( ka, გიორგი ოვაშვილი; aka George) is a Georgian film director and screenwriter, known for his 2014 film ''Corn Island''. Early life and education Giorgi Ovashvili is a graduate of the film department of the Georgian State University of Cinema and Theatre (1996) and the filmmaking department of the New York Film Academy at Universal Studios in Hollywood (2006). Career Ovashvili made his debut as director with two short films, "Wagonnet" (1997) and "Eye Level" (2005). His first feature film, ''The Other Bank'', premiered at the Berlin Film Festival's Generation section in 2009 and won over 50 international prizes, and was nominated at European Film Awards in the category "European Discovery". His second feature, ''Corn Island'', won the Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival as well as the Grand Prix "Golden Vine" award at Kinoshock in 2014, and in 2015 took a top prize at the Trieste Film Festival and was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IFFI Special Jury Award And Special Mention
The IFFI Special Jury Award and Special Mention (officially known as the Silver Peacock - Special Jury Award and Special Mention) are the two honors presented annually at the International Film Festival of India for excellency in Film Art in World cinema World cinema is a term in film theory that refers to films made outside of the American motion picture industry, particularly those in opposition to the aesthetics and values of commercial American cinema.Nagib, Lúcia. "Towards a positive de .... It was first presented during the 4th IFFI 1969. The award was later re-instated since 29th IFFI 1998. On the occasion of 100 years of Indian cinema, Centenary Awards were conferred during 2012, 2013, and 2014. The Special Mention being awarded since the 46th IFFI 2015. Recipients IFFI Special Jury Award (1969–Present) Recipients IFFI Special Mention (2015–Present) IFFI Centenary Award (2012–2014) References {{International Film Festival of India, state=collap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Brand New Life (2009 Film)
''A Brand New Life'' () is a 2009 film. It is the debut feature of director Ounie Lecomte, who directed and wrote the film. Loosely based on Lecomte's own experience, ''A Brand New Life'' is set in Seoul in 1975. The film portrays a girl who is left in a Catholic orphanage by her father and her struggle to adjust to a new life. ''A Brand New Life'' was released in South Korea on October 29, 2009. The film grossed over United States dollar, US$167,776 and was well received by critics. It won several awards, such as the Best Asian Film Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival, 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival and the jury award at the 2009 Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam. Plot Jin-hee (Kim Sae-ron) is a 9-year-old girl whose father leaves her at an orphanage after remarrying. Before leaving her, her father buys her new clothes and a cake to convince her that she is going on a trip. This coincides with the Korean title, which literally means "traveler" or "tourist". In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IFFI Best Director Award
The IFFI Award for Best Director (officially known as the Silver Peacock for the Best Director Award) is an honor presented annually at the International Film Festival of India since the 40th IFFI 2009 for the best direction in World cinema World cinema is a term in film theory that refers to films made outside of the American motion picture industry, particularly those in opposition to the aesthetics and values of commercial American cinema.Nagib, Lúcia. "Towards a positive de .... Earlier the award was presented as the "Silver Peacock for the Most Promising Asian Director" during " 31st IFFI 2000" to " 39th IFFI 2008" Recipients IFFI Best Director Award (2009–Present) IFFI Most Promising Asian Director Award (2000–2008) References {{International Film Festival of India Lists of Indian award winners International Film Festival of India Indian film festivals Festivals in Goa Awards for best director Indian film awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Dai
Leon Dai (, born 27 July 1966) is a Taiwanese actor and film director. His film ''Cannot Live Without You'' was Taiwan's submission to the 82nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The film also won two awards at the 46th Golden Horse Film Awards. In 2016, Dai faced public anger in China over remarks perceived as supportive of the Taiwan independence movement The Taiwan independence movement is a political movement which advocates the formal declaration of an independent and sovereign Taiwanese state, as opposed to Chinese unification or the status quo in Cross-Strait relations. Currently, Tai ..., although he denied any such sympathies. Subsequently, his scenes were dropped from the film '' No Other Love''. Selected filmography Awards and nominations References External links * Leon Dai at Chinesemov.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Dai, Leon 1966 births Living people Taiwanese film directors Taiwanese male film actors Taiwanese male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
