Brazilian film Malu wins the 'Suvarna Chakoram' (Golden Crow Pheasant) for Best Film at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
Directed by Pedro Freire and set in Rio de Janeiro, the film explores family dynamics and relationships. The 20-lakh cash award and the Suvarna Chakoram momento were handed over to the director by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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The People's poll for Best Film went to Fasil Muhammed's debut Malayalam film, Feminichy Fathima. The film, which is a satire on religious orthodoxy, is the biggest winner in terms of number of awards it earned at the IFFK.
The winners of the other awards are:
- Jury Awards for International Competition Rajatha Chakoram for best director: Farshad Hashemi (Me, Mariam, the children and 26 others)
- Rajatha Chakoram for debut director: Cristobal Leon and Joaquin Cocina for Hyperboreans
- Best screenplay: Fasil Muhammed (Feminichy Fathima)
- Special jury mention for technical excellence: East of Noon
- Special jury mention for performance: Anagha Ravi (Appuram) and Chinmaya Siddi (Rhythm of Dammam)
NETPAC Awards
- Best Malayalam film: Feminichy Fathima directed by Fasil Muhammed
- Special jury mention: Kiss Wagon directed by Mithun Murali
- Best Asian Film: Me, Mariam, the children and 26 others (Iran, director)
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FIPRESCI Awards
- Best debutant Malyalam director: Sivaranjini J for Victoria
- Best film in International Competition: Fasil Muhammed (Feminichy Fathima)
