International Film Festival of Kerala

International Film Festival of Kerala

Question: Which film was conferred on the Best Film in the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala?
(a) The Dark Room
(b) The Shape of Water
(c) The Silence
(d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • In December 2018, the 23rd edition of International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) was organized at Nisagandhi Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram from 7-14 December 2018.
  • Around 160 films were exhibited during festival to deepen the roots of unity among all sections, including organizers and art lovers.
  •  The Golden Crow Pheasant Award for Best Film was given to ‘Dark Room’ directed by Iranian filmmaker Rouhallah Hejazi.
  •  Lijo Jose Pellissery has been conferred the Silver Crow Pheasant for best director for ‘EE.Maa.Yove’ and the NETPA Award for best Asian film in the competition.
  • Anamika Haksar received the Silver Crow Pheasant for best debut director for Taking the Horse to Eat Jalebis

Links:

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/141218/curtains-on-23rd-international-film-festival-of-kerala.html