ControversyWith several critically acclaimed films failing to make it to Bangalore International Film Festival’s lineup this year, filmmakers comment on the ambiguity around the selection criteria used by the jury and organisers.Saradha UScreengrab/ YouTubeDebutant director Natesh Hedge’s 2021 Kannada film Pedro opened to positive critical reception and has been receiving rave reviews in international film festival circuits over the past year. A 3-minute-long trailer of the Raj B Shetty starrer, which was unveiled on February 25, had also created a buzz amongst fans. However, much to everyone’s surprise, the film did not make it to the Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFes)’s lineup this year, which is scheduled to take place between March 3 to March 13 this year. The plot of Pedro – which premiered at reputed international film festivals like Busan International Film Festival, and bagged multiple awards – revolves around the life of an outcast and alcoholic, who accidentally kills a cow,...
- 3/3/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
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