Mumbai, July 27: The highly anticipated Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is back with a captivating lineup of critically acclaimed Kannada films. Celebrating the cinematic brilliance and storytelling prowess of the Kannada film industry, IFFM promises to take audiences on an unforgettable journey of emotions, culture, and artistry. The festival will run from August 11th to 20th, 2023 and will offer a seamless blend of online streaming and in-cinema screenings.
Hadinelentu (Seventeeners) (Feature Film)
Kaadina Jeevantike (Spirit of the Forest) (Short Film)
Koli Esru (Chicken Curry) (Feature Film)
Directed by Champa Shetty Koli Esru, is a thought-provoking feature film, showcases the complexities of relationships and the human spirit with finesse. Deprived of motherly love at a tender age, Hucheeri is married off by her stepmother to a drunkard, separated from her loving father and her idyllic village. She undergoes tremendous sacrifices and difficulties just to provide her beloved ten-year-old daughter the taste of chicken curry. The cast includes Akshatha Pandavpura, Apeksha Nagaraj Chornahalli, Natana Manju, Prakash Shetty, Dakshayani N.
Shivamma (Feature Film)
Shivamma directed by Jaishankar Arya with its mesmerizing narrative and exceptional performances, has won accolades from audiences and critics alike. Shivamma, a poverty-stricken woman from a remote village in north Karnataka, wants to make it big by investing in a chain scheme business which puts her daughter’s imminent marriage at stake. The cast includes Sharanamma Chetti, Shivanand Sadar, Shivu Abbegere, Shruthi Kondenahalli.
The IFFM has always been committed to showcasing the best of Indian cinema and bringing together film enthusiasts to celebrate the diversity and artistry of the Indian film industry. This year’s focus on critically acclaimed Kannada films is a testament to the outstanding talent and storytelling that the Kannada film fraternity has to offer.
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is an annual celebration of Indian cinema, held in Melbourne, Australia. With a mission to promote and showcase the rich diversity of Indian filmmaking, the festival brings together the best of Indian cinema, including regional films that often do not receive international recognition. Through its screenings, panel discussions, and various events, IFFM aims to foster cross-cultural exchange and appreciation of cinema. The festival has become one of the most significant events on the Australian film calendar, attracting a diverse and enthusiastic audience.
