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The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcased three cinematic gems in the ‘Indian Panorama-Feature Films category: Kannada film, ‘Venkya’, Bengali film, ‘Bhootpori’ and Hindi film ‘Article 370’. Brought to life by visionary filmmakers, these films transcend mere storytelling, embarking on profound explorations of self-discovery, redemption, patriotism, sacrifice, and the intricate emotional odyssey of love, lif,e and the afterlife.
During a media interaction organized by the Press Information Bureau at 55th IFFI, the Director of ‘Article 370’, Aditya Suhas Jambhale, spoke about his film’s political thriller narrative, which came about after extensive research. He mentioned that the film aims to engage audiences with the political system and inspire the next generation. He also addressed the film’s theme, noting that it does not promote forced nationalism, but realistically portrays the characters. Jambhale, emphasized the importance of fostering a film culture across all regions of India, so young filmmakers can make their mark.
Monal Thakaar, Writer of ‘Article 370’, shared insights into the research process, revealing that they consulted investigative journalists to gather information. He described how the political and parliamentary elements of the film are designed to be informative and entertaining. Thakur, also spoke about the challenges of filming in Kashmir, acknowledging the support of the local police and describing the experience as truly magical.
About the Movie
Article 370: “After the 2016 Kashmir unrest, young agent Zooni Haksar is recruited by Rajeshwari Swaminathan from the Prime Minister’s Office for a secret mission to combat terrorism and dismantle the region’s conflict economy by revoking Article 370. Zooni, demoted after the neutralization of terrorist Burhan Wani, is tasked with guarding Salahuddin Jalal in Delhi. After criticism from Parveena Andrabi, Zooni returns to Kashmir, where she uncovers a network funding stone-pelting incident. Her mission evolves into a complex fight against corruption and terrorism.”
