Priyamanasam the third Sanskrit feature film to be made in India, has been selected to open at the 46th edition of the 10-day International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa,which will begin from November 20.
Inspiration :
To realise his “childhood dream” came from his love and familiarity with Kathakali, a classical form of dance drama from Kerala that celebrates the beauty of Sanskrit verses.
Highlights :
- Priyamanasamis the third feature film ever made in Sanskrit and is based on the life of a 17th century poet-scholar Unnayi Warrier who lived in Kerala.
- The much-popular and award winning Konkani musical film Nachom-ia-Kumpasar by Bardoy Barretto, depicting Goan jazz musicians in Mumbai during the 1970s, has also been chosen for the section.
- The segment will also feature the Bollywood hit Bajrangi Bhaijaan starring Salman Khan, among the 26 feature films selected for the category.
- Other interesting entries include The Head Hunterin Wancho language from Arunachal Pradesh directed by Nilanjan Datta, and Dau Huduni Methai in Bodo language directed by Manju Borah.
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