Tuesday, November 21, 2017

48th IFFI 2007 -Canada – the Country of Focus



The festival encourages friendly ties between India and other countries through the Country of Focus category, by encouraging delegations from the country, to be present in the IFFI.Canada has been chosen this year, as the Focus Country at the 48th edition of  International Film Festival of India with  a package of 8 best films from recent Canadian Cinema.. This will include 8 films like Closet Monster, Don’t Talk to Irene, Eye on Juliet, Meditation Park, Old Stone, Ravenous, The Stairs and Allure. While “Old Stone” was the Canada Focus Opening Film, “Meditation Park” will be the Country Focus - Gala Screening.Mr. Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, Ms. Marielle Poupelin, Interim Director, International Promotion and Ms. April Mullen, Filmmaker-Producer and Actress from Canada attending  the Festival as Special Guests and are the panelists for the Indo – Canada co-production seminar, proposed to be organized by the Canadian High Commission in India during the Festival. 
The Stairs
Dir.: Hugh Gibson
Old Stone
Dir.: Johnny Ma
Closet Monster
Dir.: Stephen Dunn
Les Affames
Dir.: Robin Aubert
Don’t Talk to Irene
Dir.: Pat Mills
A Worthy Companion
Dir.: Carlos Sanchez, Jason Sanchez
Eye On Juliet
Dir.: Kim Nguyen
Meditation Park
Dir.: Mina Shum

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