Archive · 11 Dec 2025
IFFK 2025 Focuses on Palestine, Oscar Contenders
The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) 2025 will take place from December 12 to 19 in Thiruvananthapuram.
This year's festival will highlight films from Palestine, Oscar hopefuls, and other global cinema gems.
The festival is organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy and will feature screenings, talks, and discussions.
The jury is headed by dissident Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof.
The festival will also include a film market event to aid co-production and financing for Indian films.
Special packages and homages will celebrate notable filmmakers and actors.
The festival aims to address political currents, social justice, and minority rights through cinema.
IFFK 2025 will be held from December 12 to 19 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The festival will focus on Palestinian cinema, Oscar hopefuls, and global festival gems.
Resul Pookutty is the chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, with Cuckoo Parameswaran as Vice Chairperson.
The international competition jury is headed by dissident Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof.
The festival will feature 14 films in the international competition, including four from India.
- Who
- Organized by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, chaired by Resul Pookutty
- What
- International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) 2025
- When
- December 12-19, 2025
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Why
- To showcase global cinema, support Indian films, and address political and social themes
- Festival Dates
- December 12-19, 2025
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Chairperson
- Resul Pookutty
- Vice Chairperson
- Cuckoo Parameswaran
- Secretary
- R Ajoy
- Deputy Director (Festivals)
- H Shaji
- Deputy Director (Programmes)
- NP Sajeesh
- Jury Head
- Mohammad Rasoulof
- International Competition Films
- 14 (4 from India)
- Film Market Event
- December 13-16, 2025
- Lifetime Achievement Awardee
- Abderrahmane Sissako