14th edition of IDSFFK begins on August 26
The Hindu
As many as 261 films to be screened
The curtains will go up on the 14th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) here on Friday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the six-day film festival organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Culture Minister V.N.Vasavan is scheduled to preside over the inaugural function.
As many as 261 films, including 19 that were exhibited at many international festivals, will be screened at Kairali and Sree theatres in Thiruvananthapuram, the two venues of IDSFFK.
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