IFFI 2017 International Cinema Catalogue

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VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA
MESSAGE
I am very glad that the 48 th International Film Festival of India (IFFI, 2017) is being organized from 20th
- 28th of November, 2017, in the beautiful beach state Goa.
Being one of the strongest mediums of mass communication, cinema can have tremendous impact on
society. It reflects on the ideological, cultural, socio-political and economic structures of a society, while
enthralling audiences with their individual narratives.
For the past four decades of its existence, IFFI has relentlessly been trying to treat its participants by
showcasing films from around the world that shed light on the socio-cultural structures and dynamics
of different societies.
I take immense pleasure in welcoming all of you to this grand event and I extend my heartiest
congratulations to the organizers of the festival.
(Venkaiah Naidu)