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Kohima: The Nagaland Film Festival began today in Kohima with Javier Paulinich, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to India as the chief guest.
The Information and Public Relations Department, in association with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Film Association Nagaland (FAN), organised the 4th Nagaland Film Festival at RCEMPA Jotsoma in Kohima.
The Peruvian ambassador thanked the chief minister of Nagaland for inviting him to be part of the Hornbill Festival and also the 4th Film Festival. A film enthusiast himself, the ambassador said that making films is very important as films are an expression of our culture and should be known everywhere. He also mentioned that there is a vast similarity between the Naga and Peruvian cultures. The ambassador informed that he would be sending some Peruvian movies to give insights into the culture and traditions of Peru.
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Advisor to the CM and chairman, IDAN, Abu Metha congratulated the department and FAN for taking the Film Festival to its 4th edition. He said that Nagaland’s pride and message to the world go out through our culture and heritage. The film festival is a significant event because through films, art, creativity and the imagination of people it brings the world to Nagaland. He further added that it brings creative ideas and storytelling to our backyard and provides access for our youths to witness world-class cinemas. He hoped for the Nagaland film industry to grow and upscale to tell “our stories to the world”. He asked the Naga filmmakers and the youth to take their imagination and tell the stories of the Naga people to the rest of the world.
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Director of DIPR, Dzuvinuo Theunuo hoped that the two days of the film festival would be an eye-opener for film enthusiasts and provide an avenue for filmmakers to express their creativity and explore different themes and genres. She hoped that the workshops, master classes, and panel discussions would offer valuable insights into the craft of filmmaking. She also said that film festivals often feature a diverse range of films from different countries and cultures, which allows people to experience and appreciate cinema from various backgrounds, fostering cultural exchange and understanding.
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The opening film that was aired was ‘Nocturnal Burger’ by director Reema Maya. Six films were aired on the first day of the film festival and the festival will conclude on December 8, 2023.
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