The 55th International Film Festival of India’s (IFFI) closing ceremony has concluded. The event was place in the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa. The IFFI Goa closing event on November 28, 2024, marked the end of a nine-day film festival that included over 200 films from 75 nations.
The awards were announced at Thursday’s ceremony. The jury for the International Competition included Jury Chairperson Ashutosh Gowariker, Anthony Chen, Elizabeth Karlsen, Fran Borgia, and Jill Bilcock.
ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal
Swedish filmmaker Levan Akin’s Crossing won the prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The award recognises a film that reflects the values ​​of peace, non-violence and promotion of human rights. The winner is awarded the UNESCO Gandhi Medal and a certificate.
Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award
Australian renowned filmmaker Phillip Noyce was conferred the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award as a tribute to his prolific and extensive cinematic journey during the closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa today.
Personality Of The Year Award
12th Fail actor Vikrant Massey won the Personality Of The Year Award. His latest film The Sabarmati Report is still running in theatres.
Take a look at the list of winners:
Golden Peacock Award (Best Film)- Toxic (in Lithuanian language)
Best Actress- Vesta Matuliyte and Iva Rupeikaite (for Lithuanian drama film Toxic)
Best Actor – Clement Faveau (for Holy Cow)
Best Director – Bogdan Muresanu (for Romanian tragic comedy The New Year That Never Came)
Special Jury Award – Louise Courvoisier (for Holy Cow)
Special Mention: Best Actor Male- Adam Besa (Film- Who Do I Belong To)
Best Web Series- Lampan (in Marathi language)
Best Debut for Feature film Director – Sarah Friedland (for Familiar Touch).
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