‘Emilia Perez,’ Korean Hit ‘A Normal Family’ Headline India’s Cinevesture Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

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Naman Ramachandran The Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) has revealed a diverse lineup for its second edition, set to run March 20-23 in Chandigarh, India, featuring notable Oscar winners and nominees alongside celebrated regional cinema.

Jacques Audiard’s Oscar-winning “Emilia Perez“headlines the World Canvas section, alongside Magnus von Horn’s Oscar-nominated Danish drama “The Girl with the Needle.” The festival will open with the India premiere of Korean feature “A Normal Family,” directed by Hur Jin-ho, which first bowed at the Toronto International Film Festival.

A special screening of the Punjabi short film “The Cycle” by Arpita Mukherjee will accompany the opening night festivities. For its sophomore outing, CIFF has assembled a lineup featuring 15 international features in its World Canvas section and 17 titles in the India Unveiled category, with additional special screenings and student films rounding out the program.

The Indian selection features several significant titles by renowned filmmakers, including Dibakar Banerjee’s “Tees,” Vetrimaaran’s “Viduthalai Part 2,” Tigmanshu Dhulia’s “Ghamasaan,” and Raam Reddy’s Berlinale film “The Fable.” Notably, Ankur Singla’s Punjabi film “Fathers & Sons” will have its world premiere at the festival, while Kaushal Oza’s “Little Thomas,” starring Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal, will make its India premiere.