Robbie Williams Film ‘Better Man’ to Open India’s IFFI Fest, Phillip Noyce Set for Lifetime Honor
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Michael Gracey’s “Better Man,” a profile of British pop star Robbie Williams, will open the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) with its Asian premiere.
The Australian production kicks off the festival’s run from Nov. 20-28 in Goa. Veteran filmmaker Phillip Noyce (“Clear and Present Danger,” “Salt,” “Rabbit-Proof Fence”) will receive the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival.
The Australian director, known for his collaborations with Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman, and Angelina Jolie, joins IFFI as the festival spotlights Australia as its Country of Focus.
The competition section features 15 feature films vying for the Golden Peacock award. Indian filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker chairs the international jury, joined by Singaporean writer-director Anthony Chen, British producer Elizabeth Karlsen, Spanish producer Fran Borgia, and Australian editor Jill Bilcock.
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