IFFI 2017 International Cinema Catalogue

MINISTER OF INFORMATION &
BROADCASTING AND TEXTILES
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MESSAGE
It is my esteemed privilege to welcome you all to the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to
celebrate the creativity, vibrancy and influence of cinema in our lives.
IFFI, since 1952, has provided the opportunity and platform to showcase brilliance and innovation in
all aspects of film making. It has given India the necessary push to position itself globally as a creative
soft power.
Over the years, IFFI has captured the emerging contemporary trends of cinema from a global and
Indian perspective. As a platform, it has always encouraged the participation of young film makers
and creative geniuses. The 48th Edition of IFFI will be a new experience for all cinema lovers. The
festival will attempt to weave the audiences and film makers through a narrative that combines culture,
languages and the heritage of different nations.
I am confident it will be an exhilarating experience to all.
(Smriti Zubin Irani)