Sunday, November 30, 2014

45th IFFI - Russian Film ‘Leviathan’ adjudged as best film and awarded the Golden Peacock


The Russian Film ‘Leviathan’ has been awarded the Golden Peacock at the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).. Mrs Mridula Sinha, Governor of Goa and Waheeda Rehman, actress of yester years jointly presented the award to the director Andrey Zvyagintsev at a glittering closing ceremony of the 45th IFFI at Goa
"Leviathan" is a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of Jobs set in contemporary Russia. Kolia lives in a small town near the Barents Sea, in North Russia. He has his own auto-repair shop. His shop stands right next to the house where he lives with his young wife Lilya and his son from a previous marriage Romka.
Vadim Sergeyich, the Mayor of the town, wants to take away his business, his house and his land. First he tries buying off Kolia but Kolia isn’t interested in money, he doesn’t want to lose everything he has: not only the land, but also all the beauty that has surrounded him from the day of his birth. As Vadim Sergeyich starts being more aggressive, Kolia asks his best friend Dmitri, a lawyer from Moscow, to help him, unaware that this would change his life forever.
“Andrei Zvyagintsev's Leviathan is a sober and compelling tragic drama of corruption and intimidation in contemporary Russia, set in a desolate widescreen panorama. This is a movie which seems to be influenced by the Old Testament and Elia Kazan; it starts off looking like a reasonably scaled drama about a little guy taking on big government. Then it escalates to a new plane in which man is taking on the biggest, most cruel and implacable government of all, and the final sequence of devastation must surely be influenced by the final moments of Tarkovsky's The Sacrifice.”(The Guardian)
The best director award was given to Nadav Lapid for the Israeli film ‘The Kindergarten Teacher’ for an impressive portrayal of a prodigy poet and enigmatic teacher.

The best actor (Female) award was shared by two actors, both for their roles as teachers in two different films. Alina Rodriguez was awarded with Best Actor (Female) for her portrayal of a teacher in a Cuban film ‘Behaviour’. Sarit Larry also got the best actor (Female) award for her outstanding performance as a teacher in the film ‘The Kindergarten Teacher’. The Best Actor (Male) award was also shared by two actors. Alexey Serebryakov, who won the best actor award for his role in the film ‘Leviathan’ and Dular Sarkar, a dwarf actor won the best actor award for his lead role in the Bengali film, Chhotober Chhobi. His acting depicts the struggle for survival of a community in a socially hostile environment.

The Marathi film, Ek Hajarachi Note had the distinction of getting two awards. It was given the Special Jury Award and the Centenary Award for best film. The director of the film, Shrihari Sathe received the awards.

The Lifetime Achievement award was given to Wong Kar-Wai ,the  Chinese film maker.. Wong Kar-Wai said that he is very much moved as well as honoured by the award. He appreciated the hospitality extended to him and the support to Chinese Cinema at IFFI.  
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting appreciated the effort by the social-media team of Information and Broadcasting Ministry which created a special programme ’Talkathon’ which served as a platform for interaction between the audience and film experts/personalities on social media at IFFI . Earlier, Laxmikant Parsekar , Chief Minister of Goa, announced that efforts would be made to enhance infrastructure in Goa as the number of the delegates at IFFI is growing phenomenally and this year the number of delegates reached a record high of 13 thousand. Artistes from the North-East gave scintillating performances encapsulating various dance forms from the region.




Friday, November 28, 2014

19th IFFK 2014 International Jury



Xie Fei, the internationally acclaimed filmmaker from China is the jury chairman of this edition of International Film Festival of Kerala. Lawrence Kardish, the curator of the museum of moving arts (MOMA), Klaus Eder, famous critic and General Secretary of FIPRESCI, Reis Celik, Turkish director  and  Sumitra Bhave, Marathi director are other members of  the jury panel .

Marco Bellochio, is selected for the life time achievement award of 19th International Film Festival of Kerala this year.


Marco Bellochio, a  well known auteur is selected for the life time achievement award of 19th International Film Festival of Kerala this year. Marco Bellocchio was born on November 9, 1939 in Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He is a writer and director, known for Vincere (2009), Dormant Beauty (2012) and Good Morning, Night (2003). He is married to Gisella Burinato. They have two children. His film ‘My Mother’s Smile’ will be screened during the fest .This year’s IFFK Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented  at the gala opening Ceremony that will be held on December 12.
Awards and other recognitions
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Argentina
Nominated
Award of the Argentinean Academy
Best Foreign Film
Vincere (2009)
Italy/France.

Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards
Nominated
Silver Condor
Best Foreign Film, Not in the Spanish Language (Mejor Película Extranjera)
Vincere (2009)
Italy.

Avellino Neorealism Film Festival
Won
Career Award


BIFEST - Bari International Film Festival
Won
Italian Competition Award
Best Director
Bella addormentata (2012)

Bastia Italian Film Festival
Nominated
Grand Jury Prize
Vincere (2009)

Berlin International Film Festival
Won
Silver Berlin Bear
Special Jury Prize
La condanna (1991)
Tied with Satana (1991).
Nominated
Golden Berlin Bear
La condanna (1991)
Won
FIPRESCI Prize
Forum of New Cinema
La macchina cinema (1979)
Shared with:
Tied with My Way Home (1978).
Won
OCIC Award
Forum of New Cinema
Matti da slegare (1975)
Shared with:
Won
FIPRESCI Prize - Recommendation
Forum of New Cinema
Matti da slegare (1975)
Shared with:
Nominated
Golden Berlin Bear
Shared with:

Cannes Film Festival
Nominated
Palme d'Or
Vincere (2009)
Won
Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention
Nominated
Palme d'Or
Nominated
Palme d'Or
La balia (1999)
Nominated
Palme d'Or
Nominated
Palme d'Or
Enrico IV (1984)
Nominated
Palme d'Or

Capri, Hollywood
Won
Capri Legend Award


Chicago International Film Festival
Won
Silver Hugo
Best Director
Vincere (2009)
Nominated
Gold Hugo
Nominated
Gold Hugo
Best Film
Il principe di Homburg (1997)

CinEuphoria Awards
Won
CinEuphoria
Best Film - International Competition
Vincere (2009)
Shared with:
Mario Gianani (producer)
Top Ten of the Year - International Competition
Vincere (2009)

Cinemanila International Film Festival
Nominated
Lino Brocka Award

Damascus Film Festival
Nominated
Golden Award
Feature Film
Vincere (2009)

David di Donatello Awards
Won
Career David

Nominated
David
Best Director (Migliore Regista)
Sorelle Mai (2010)
Won
David
Best Director (Migliore Regista)
Vincere (2009)
Nominated
David
Best Film (Miglior Film)
Vincere (2009)
Shared with:
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
Vincere (2009)
Shared with:
Nominated
Critics Award (Film Commission Torino Piemonte)
Nominated
David
Best Director (Migliore Regista)
Il regista di matrimoni (2006)
Nominated
David
Best Film (Miglior Film)
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Best Director (Migliore Regista)
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Nominated
David
Best Film (Miglior Film)
L'ora di religione (Il sorriso di mia madre) (2002)
Shared with:
Best Director (Migliore Regista)
L'ora di religione (Il sorriso di mia madre) (2002)
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
L'ora di religione (Il sorriso di mia madre) (2002)
Won
David
Best Director (Migliore Regia)
Salto nel vuoto (1980)
Tied with Gillo Pontecorvo for Ogro (1979).

European Film Awards
Won
FIPRESCI Prize
Nominated
European Film Award
Nominated
Audience Award

Flaiano Film Festival
Won
Best Film

Flaiano International Prizes
Won
Career Award
Cinema

Golden Globes, Italy
Won
Special Award 'Stampa Estera'
Vincere (2009)
Nominated
Golden Globe
Best Film (Miglior Film)
Vincere (2009)
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
Vincere (2009)
Shared with:
Won
Career Golden Globe

Won
Golden Globe
Best Film (Miglior Film)
Il regista di matrimoni (2006)
Nominated
Golden Globe
Best Film (Miglior Film)
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Best Director (Migliore Regista)
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Won
Golden Globe
Best Film (Miglior Film)
L'ora di religione (Il sorriso di mia madre) (2002)
Nominated
Golden Globe
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
L'ora di religione (Il sorriso di mia madre) (2002)
Won
Golden Globe
Best Film (Miglior Film)
Il principe di Homburg (1997)
Won
Golden Globe
Best Film (Miglior Film)
La condanna (1991)

Golden Goblets, Italy
Won
Career Goblet

Won
Plate

Golden Graals
Nominated
Golden Graal
Best Comedic Director (Migliore Regista di Commedia)
Il regista di matrimoni (2006)

Gramado Film Festival
Nominated
Golden Kikito
Best Latin Film (Melhor Filme)
Il sogno della farfalla (1994)

Haifa International Film Festival
Nominated
Golden Anchor Award
Nominated
Golden Anchor Award
Vincere (2009)

Ischia Global Film & Music Festival
Won
Ischia Master of Cinematic Art Award


Istanbul International Film Festival
Won
Lifetime Achievement Award


Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Director (Regista del Miglior Film)
Bella addormentata (2012)
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
Bella addormentata (2012)
Shared with:
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Director (Regista del Miglior Film)
Sorelle Mai (2010)
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Director (Regista del Miglior Film)
Vincere (2009)
Won
Silver Ribbon
Best Original Story (Migliore Soggetto)
Il regista di matrimoni (2006)
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Director (Regista del Miglior Film)
Il regista di matrimoni (2006)
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Director (Regista del Miglior Film)
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Won
Silver Ribbon
Best Director (Regista del Miglior Film)
L'ora di religione (Il sorriso di mia madre) (2002)
Best Original Story (Migliore Soggetto)
L'ora di religione (Il sorriso di mia madre) (2002)
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
L'ora di religione (Il sorriso di mia madre) (2002)
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
Il principe di Homburg (1997)
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Original Story (Migliore Soggetto)
Marcia trionfale (1976)
Won
Silver Ribbon
Best Original Story (Migliore Soggetto)
La Cina è vicina (1967)
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
La Cina è vicina (1967)
Shared with:
Won
Silver Ribbon
Best Original Story (Migliore Soggetto)
I pugni in tasca (1965)
Nominated
Silver Ribbon
Best Director (Regista del Miglior Film)
I pugni in tasca (1965)
Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura)
I pugni in tasca (1965)

Italian Online Movie Awards (IOMA)
Nominated
IOMA
Best Italian Picture (Miglior film italiano)
Bella addormentata (2012)

Kerala International Film Festival
Won
Lifetime Achievement Award


Lecce Festival of European Cinema
Won
Tribute Plate


Locarno International Film Festival
Won
Bronze Leopard
For his complete works.
Won
Silver Sail

Los Angeles Italian Film Awards
Won
Lifetime Achievement Award


Marrakech International Film Festival
Won
Honorary Award of the Festival


Montecatini Filmvideo - International Short Film Festival
Won
Career Award


Montréal World Film Festival
Won
Special Mention of the Jury
For his artistic contribution to the art of cinema.

Moscow International Film Festival
Won
Honorary Prize
For the contribution to the cinema

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA
2nd place
NSFC Award
Best Screenplay
La Cina è vicina (1967)
Shared with:
Tied with Shame (1968).
3rd place
NSFC Award
Best Director
La Cina è vicina (1967)

Roseto First Work Festival
Won
Career Rose


SESC Film Festival, Brazil
Won
Critics Award
Best Foreign Film (Melhor Filme Estrangeiro)
Vincere (2009)
Best Foreign Director (Melhor Diretor Estrangeiro)
Vincere (2009)
Won
Audience Award
Best Foreign Film (Melhor Filme Estrangeiro)
Vincere (2009)
Best Foreign Director (Melhor Diretor Estrangeiro)
Vincere (2009)

Sannio FilmFest
Nominated
Golden Capital
Best Director
Vincere (2009)
Best Picture
Vincere (2009)

Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival
Nominated
Best Film

São Paulo International Film Festival
Won
Critics Award

Taormina International Film Festival
Won
Taormina Arte Award

Won
Best Producer
Shared with:

Uruguay International Film Festival
Won
Special Jury Award
Vincere (2009)

Venice Film Festival
Won
Brian Award
Nominated
Golden Lion
Won
Career Golden Lion

Won
Pietro Bianchi Award

Won
Little Golden Lion
Won
'CinemAvvenire' Award
Best Film
Buongiorno, notte (2003)
Won
Golden Osella
For the screenplay.
Nominated
Golden Lion
Nominated
Golden Lion
Won
Special Jury Prize
Tied with La chinoise (1967).
Won
FIPRESCI Prize
Nominated
Golden Lion
Won
Award of the City of Imola

Viareggio EuropaCinema
Won
Platinum Award for Cinematic Excellence


Yerevan International Film Festival
Won
Lifetime Achievement Award