Boman Irani, Rasika Dugal, and Rajshri Deshpande grace the Opening ceremony of the first edition of Cinevesture International Film Festival

The Cinevesture International Film Festival 2024 kicks off in grand style with a star-studded opening ceremony, featuring the esteemed presence of Boman Irani, Rasika Dugal, and Rajshri Deshpande. The festival opened its doors on 27th March with the screening of the Cannes Award-winning French film, ‘The Taste of Things,’ starring the renowned Juliette Binoche. Organized by Cinevesture Pvt. Ltd., the festival will run from March 27th to March 31st, 2024, showcasing a diverse selection of films for audiences to enjoy.

Nina Lath, Founder & CEO of Cinevesture says, “It’s been wonderful and we are deeply thankful for all the support we have received for our first edition.”

CIFF Director, V. S. Kundu says, “The response has been great. Our focus is quality content and we wish to continue doing that with every coming edition.”

Bina Paul, Artistic Director of the festival says, “We have lined up an array of films from across the world and India which will give a glimpse into the world of meaningful cinema”.

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Actor Boman Irani says, “It’s a happy occasion, a celebration. It’s important for generations to come. You may wonder what I am doing here. I am making a debut. I debut everything very late in life. I became an actor at the age of 44. I made my first film at the age of 64. And here I am a guest of honour. And one must enjoy like a little child, because the little child in me loves what happens behind me. It doesn’t matter when you start, as long as the start is beautiful.”

Actor Rasika Dugal says, “The first time I watched a movie in theatre it was in Chandigarh when I was a child. My nana nani used to live here and I used to come for summer holidays. So it’s very fascinating for me to be back here for a film festival. I am very excited that the opening film has Juliette Binoche she has been a huge inspiration for me.”

Actor Rajshri Deshpande says, “I am so honoured to be part of this festival. Coming from a small town, we didn’t have any experience of cinema. I always felt my childhood was gone and I’ve not been able to learn anything and wished I had a little more exposure growing up. I think people in Chandigarh are fortunate to have such a festival happening and get exposure to World Cinema. it is very important for this generation to watch good cinema..”

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Ruchira Jaitly, Diageo India’s CMO says, “We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with the esteemed CIFF film festival through Walkers & Co. This partnership not only underscores our commitment to creative progress but also embodies the essence of ‘Keep Walking.’  Just as each film unfolds a new narrative, so does every step we take in pursuit of progress. We’re committed to celebrating progress through our collaboration, inspiring others to take bold steps forward and make a positive impact. With this collaboration, we’re excited to inspire audiences and creators alike to keep pushing boundaries and forging new paths forward.”

The festival will showcase 25 award-winning international features in the World Cinema section, 16 indie gems in the India Unveiled, 30 shorts in Brief Encounters, a curated section of children’s films and timeless Classics.