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Ee.Ma.Yau
''Ee.Ma.Yau'' (Malayalam: ഈ.മ.യൗ) is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language independent tragedy film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by P. F. Mathews. It stars Vinayakan, Chemban Vinod Jose, Pauly Valsan, Bitto Davis, Kainakary Thankaraj, Dileesh Pothan and Arya Salim in the main roles. The film had its premiere on 30 November 2017 and was theatrically released on 4 May 2018. The film revolves around the death and funeral of an older man from the Latin Catholic community in Chellanam, Ernakulam district. Lijo Jose Pellissery won the Best Director Award at the 48th Kerala State Film Awards for ''Ee.Ma.Yau''. The film won the Silver Peacock-Best Director and Best Actor (Chemban Vinod Jose) awards at the 49th International Film Festival of India. It also won two awards at the International Film Festival of Kerala viz. the NETPAC Award for Best Asian film in Competition and the Golden Crow Pheasant Award for the best director. It was included in The Hindu's top 25 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lijo Jose Pellissery
Lijo Jose Pellissery (born 18 September 1978) is an Indian filmmaker and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Known for his unconventional approach in directing, his films are characterized by nonlinear storylines and very long takes. His best works include ''Angamaly Diaries'' (2017), ''Jallikattu'' (2019) and ''Churuli'' (2021). He is the son of actor Jose Pellissery. He is a recipient of the Best Director Award at the 48th Kerala State Film Awards for '' Ee.Ma.Yau'', Best Director Award at the 50th Kerala State Film Awards for ''Jallikattu'', Best Film Award at the 44th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for ''Jallikattu'' and twice recipient of Silver Peacock-Best Director at the 49th International Film Festival of India and 50th International Film Festival of India for his films '' Ee.Ma.Yau'' and ''Jallikattu'' respectively''.'' He also received the Silver Crow Pheasant Award at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2018. Pellissery made his debut in 2010 with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pauly Valsan
Pauly Valsan is an Indian actress who has been acclaimed for acting in Malayalam films and plays. She debuted in Malayalam film industry with the supporting roles in the 2008 movie '' Annan Thambi'' In 2017, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress for her performance in '' Ee.Ma.Yau'' directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and Ottamuri Velicham directed by Rahul Riji Nair. Personal life Pauly Valsan hails from Vypin, Kochi, India from a big fisherman family, she is the elder one in the family and have 6 sibling's. She began her acting career through theatre plays as a child artist. Her husband Valsan is also a theatre artist. The couple have two children. Acting career Pauly Valsan begin her acting career with theatre plays on early 1970s, and later in 2008 Pauly debuted on Malayalam movie Annan Thambi under the direction of Anwar Rasheed and starring Mammootty. Filmography TV career ;TV shows *Star Singer season 8- Promo (Asianet) *Ente Katha *Comedy Stars * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
49th International Film Festival Of India
The 49th International Film Festival of India was a film festival held from 20 to 28 November 2018 in Goa. In the 49th event new sections such as "Sketch on Screen (Animation Film Package)", "A Retrospective of Masters" are inculcated. 212 films were being showcased during the event, with Israel being the country of focus. Winners * Golden Peacock (Best Film): Donbass by Sergei Loznitsa *IFFI Best Director Award: Lijo Jose Pellissery for Ee.Ma.Yau * IFFI Best Actor Award (Male): Silver Peacock Award: Chemban Vinod Jose for Ee.Ma.Yau * IFFI Best Actor Award (Female): Silver Peacock Award: Anastasiia Pustovit for When the Trees Fall *IFFI ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal: Praveen Morchhale for Walking With the Wind *IFFI Best Debut Director Award: Treb Monteras II for Respeto * Silver Peacock Special Jury Award: Milko Lazarov for " Ága" *Special Mention: Chezhiyan for To Let (India) Special Awards * Life Time Achievement Award - Dan Wolman *IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinayakan
Vinayakan T. K. is an Indian actor, playback singer, and composer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has also appeared in some Tamil language films. He started his career with a cameo appearance in the 1995 film ''Maanthrikam''. Later, he did a couple of films as supporting roles as well as comedian roles. In 2016, Vinayakan won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his leading role of ''Ganga'' in Rajiv Ravi's ''Kammatipaadam'' and it was well appreciated by the critics. He also composed a song for the film. Career Acting Vinayakan began his career as a dancer and had a dance troupe named ''Black Mercury'' with Fire dance being his forte. Director Thampi Kannanthanam introduced him in ''Maanthrikam'' and later in ''Onnaman''. He was noticed for his performances in '' Stop Violence'', Vellithira, Chathikkatha Chanthu, Chotta Mumbai and Thottappan. Also, he appeared in a couple of Bollywood movies. Vinayakan was appreciated for his perfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
48th Kerala State Film Awards
The 48th Kerala State Film Awards, presented by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy were announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs, A. K. Balan in Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populati ... on 8 March 2018. Writing category Jury Awards All award recipients receive a cash prize, certificate and statuette. Special Jury Mention All recipients receive a certificate and statuette. Film category Jury Awards All award recipients receive a cash prize, certificate and statuette. Special Jury Mention All recipients receive a certificate and statuette. References External links * http://www.keralafilm.com {{Kerala State Film Awards Kerala State Film Awards 2017 Indian film awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemban Vinod Jose
Chemban Vinod Jose is an Indian actor, film producer, and screenwriter, who predominantly works in Malayalam films. He is a physiotherapist by profession. Mathrubhumi Show Guru Video he is a established successful by appearing in more than 50 films, mostly in comedic roles. His best known for his performances include but not limited to '''' (2013), '''' (2014), '' |
New Generation (Malayalam Film Movement)
New generation films is a Malayalam film movement developed in the early 2010s, characterized by fresh and unusual themes and new narrative techniques. Films of the new wave differ from conventional themes of the past two decades and introduced several new trends and techniques to the Malayalam film industry. While the new generation formats and styles are deeply influenced by global trends, their thematics are firmly rooted in Malayalee life and mindscapes. The new generation also helped to revive the Malayalam film industry in the early 2020s when the industry was hit with the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning The rise of new generation movement can be traced back to the films such as ''Traffic'' (2011), ''City of God'' (2011), ''Salt N' Pepper'' (2011) and ''Chaappa Kurishu'' (2011), which helped define the movement. A few young writers and directors successfully brought new trends in fields such as acting, cinematography, editing, scripting and music; and the indus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shyju Khalid
Shyju Khalid is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer who works in Malayalam films. Shyju Khalid made his debut as cinematographer with ''Traffic'' (2011). His notable works are '' 22 Female Kottayam'' (2012), ''Idukki Gold'' (2013), ''Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' (2016), ''Traffic'' (2011), '' 5 Sundarikal'' (2013), '' Sudani From Nigeria'' (2018), '' Ee.Ma.Yau'' (2018) and '' Kumbalangi Nights'' (2019). He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). Malayalam Film Director Khalid Rahman and Cinematographer Jimshi Khalid are his brothers. Career In 2011, director Aashiq Abu suggested him as a cinematographer to Rajesh Pillai directed ''Traffic''. His work received recognition through the film. His second film, ''Salt and Pepper'' (2011) was directed by Aashiq Abu. In 2012 he again worked with Abu in '' 22 Female Kottayam''. Khalid directed a segment in the anthology film '' 5 Sundarikal'' in 2013. He has also co-produced the films ''Chandrett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Director
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director is an honour presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India since 1969. It is given to a film director who has exhibited outstanding direction while working in the Malayalam film industry. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit organisation functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs, has been exercising control over the awards. The recipients are decided by an independent jury formed by the academy. They are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. The first Kerala State Film Awards ceremony was held in 1970 with cinematographer-director A. Vincent receiving the Best Director award for his work in ''Nadhi'' (1969). Throughout the years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of Kerala has presented a total ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Film Festival Of Kerala
The International Film Festival of Kerala (abbreviated as IFFK) is a film festival held annually in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. This film festival started in 1996 and is hosted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. The festival is held in November or December every year and is acknowledged as one of the leading cultural events in India. Several national and international films have their premiers at the IFFK each year. Competition section is limited to 14 selected films produced in Asia, Africa or Latin America. The festival also has a section devoted to Malayalam cinema. On the lines of the IFFK, the Chalachitra Academy also organises the ''International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala''. History The Directorate of Film Festivals, Govt of India held the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Thiruvananthapuram, in 1988. The festival cultivated an interest i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IFFI Best Actor Award (Male)
The IFFI Award for Best Actor (officially known as the Silver Peacock for the Best Actor Award (Male)) is an honor presented annually at the International Film Festival of India since 2010 to an actor for the best performance in a leading role in World cinema. Earlier the award was presented on two occasions at the 7th 7 (seven) is the natural number following 6 and preceding 8. It is the only prime number preceding a cube (algebra), cube. As an early prime number in the series of positive integers, the number seven has greatly symbolic associations in religion ... and 11th IFFI for two Indian actors. List of award winners References {{International Film Festival of India Lists of Indian award winners International Film Festival of India Indian film festivals Festivals in Goa Indian film awards Film awards for lead actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aashiq Abu
Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and distributor, who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his films such as '' Daddy Cool'' (2009), ''Salt N' Pepper'' (2011), '' 22 Female Kottayam'' (2012),'' Idukki Gold'' (2013)'', Mayaanadhi'' (2017) and ''Virus'' (2019). Abu is often known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair. Abu produces and distributes under the banner OPM and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas. OPM produced Dileesh Pothan's directional debut '' Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' (2016), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Personal life Aashiq Abu was born in Edappally, Kerala to C. M. Abu, and Jameela Abu. Aashiq Abu completed his school education from SRV High School, Kochi. As a pre-degree student at Maharajas College, he was elected to the Students' Union, and was a union member for four consecutive years. He married actress Rima Kallingal on 1 November 2013, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
