We are trying to capture the emerging narratives in cinema: IFFI director

The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India begins in Goa today

The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Asia’s oldest and India’s biggest, begins in Goa today (January 16-24). The cinematic celebration is taking place at a time when the film world everywhere, like many other industries, has been impacted by the pandemic. The festival, too, is seeing some changes this time round but the line-up remains exciting, IFFI Director Chaitanya Prasad tells Veenu Sandhu. Edited excerpts:

How has IFFI evolved since it was first held in 1952?
 

When IFFI’s journey began in 1952, 23 countries participated with over 200 film entries. The festival was first organised by