Making a case for independent films: Dharamshala International Film Festival opens with strong debut and thought-provoking discussion | Hindi Film News
“If you want someone to change, just buy them a ticket to their favorite movie.”
Pa Ranjith, a prominent figure in the South Indian film industry, discussed the caste system in films with Vina Paul. Varun Grover introduced his debut film ‘All India Rank’ to a packed audience. Talking about his films, Varun Grover said, “I came to DIFF for the first time with Masaan and last year I came with my short film ‘Kiss’.This year, my debut film will open the festival. I have come with the ‘All India Rank’ and this is it,” he said. My favorite film festival in the world.
Varun Grover then expressed his love for movies and said, “Sometimes movies show us who we are.If you’re at a film festival, this is just In my opinion, you are not that kind of person.” “I represent all the people around the world who support military killings of children. If you want to change someone, maybe buy them a ticket to their favorite movie.”
“Love and peace define DIFF’s unique charm”
Guneet Monga, who visited DIFF for the first time with Lunchbox, said: “I just love DIFF. I’m very vocal about it. There’s a certain sense of love and peace in running this festival. “Everything is so rushed.” Despite being everywhere, DIFF holds a special place in my heart. ”
On the opening day, Sarvnik Kaur’s “Against The Tide” was screened in an inflatable theater, filling the audience from every inch of the ground.After that, during the screening of the Moroccan movie “Blue Kaftan”the audience continued to sob, and a deep silence filled the room before erupting in applause as the film ended, which was the case for most of the film.
The festival will be held from November 4th to 7th at the Tibetan Children’s Village in Dharamshala.
(Tag Translation) Varun Grover