`KIFF good on variety, needs better technology`

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 20:59

Lauding the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) for focusing on films from southeast Asia this year, Paolo Bertolin, south-east Asia and Pacific selector for Venice Film Festival Saturday said KIFF should pay more attention to its technical aspect.

Bollywood is known as `item number` abroad, Irrfan calls for change

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 11:48

Indian cinema needs to speak a universal language and change the world`s perception about Bollywood being an "item number", says Irrfan.

Kolkata film fest begins Sunday

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 21:12

Showcasing a global mix of contemporary and regional cinema - the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will begin here Sunday.

Indie cinema fetched me global recognition: Tannishtha Chatterjee

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 16:15

Actor Tannishtha Chatterjee credits her "global star" status to independent cinema.

DIFF 2013 - focus on rare films, gems of indie cinema

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 15:08

With some of the best indie films from Poland, Sri Lanka, Australia and Laos participating, the second edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival.

Bollywood should not care about winning Oscars: Paul Cox

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 12:07

Criticising Bollywood`s craze for Oscars, award-winning Australian filmmaker Paul Cox has described Indian films as a celebration of total madness with elements of fun, fantasy and innocence.

Indian cinema shouldn`t lose originality: Iranian film-maker

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 09:56

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, known for Oscar-winning film `A Separation`, Monday said that Indian cinema shouldn`t try to imitate Hollywood or European cinema, but continue catering to everybody.

Filmmaking in India continues to get better: Milton Shefter

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 18:26

Milton Shefter, who is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), believes that Indian cinema has continued to showcase improved performances over the years.

WIFW 2014: Nida Mahmood`s show dedicated to 100 years of Indian cinema

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 09:38

The third show of the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 displayed a technique rich collection and a range dedicated to 100 years of cinema.

Gems of Indian cinema at Abu Dhabi film fest

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 21:09

Movie buffs at the seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF), which begins here Oct 24, will be able to enjoy classics like `Pyaasa` and `Duvidha` from Indian cinema which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.