55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded on November 28, 2024, with a spectacular closing ceremony at Goa’s Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. nine-day celebration of global cinema featured over 200 films from 75 countries, alongside masterclasses and discussions with luminaries like Manoj Bajpayee, AR Rahman, Ranbir Kapoor, and Pankaj Tripathi.
Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey was bestowed with prestigious Indian Film Personality of Year Award for his impactful contributions to Indian cinema, including his acclaimed performance in 12th Fail. festival’s awards honored excellence across categories, including Best Film for Lithuanian drama Toxic and Best Actor (Male) for Clément Favreau in French film Holy Cow.
ceremony highlighted cultural showcases like “Rhythms of India,” celebrating India’s rich dance heritage, and included reflections from film stalwarts such as Ramesh Sippy and Pratik Gandhi.
IFFI 2024 Awards Table
| Category | Winner | Details |
| Best Film | Toxic (Lithuania) | Directed by Saulė Bliuvaitė; explores ambition and complex friendships. |
| Best Actor (Female) | Vesta Matulyte and Ieva Rupeikaite | Shared award for compelling performances in Toxic. |
| Best Actor (Male) | Clément Favreau | For his role in French coming-of-age drama Holy Cow. |
| Best Director | Bogdan Muresanu | For New Year That Never Came, a tragicomedy set during 1989 Revolution. |
| Special Jury Award | Holy Cow (France) | Directed by Louise Courvoisier; recognized for exceptional storytelling. |
| Best Web Series | Lampan (Marathi) | Explores themes of childhood challenges and empowerment. |
| ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal | Crossing (Sweden) | Directed by Levan Akin; focuses on Istanbul’s transgender community. |
| Satyajit Ray Lifetime Award | Phillip Noyce | Australian filmmaker known for Patriot Games and Quiet American. |
| Best Debut Feature Film | Familiar Touch (USA) | Directed by Sarah Friedland; explores themes of aging and transition. |
| Best Debut Director (India) | Navjyot Bandiwadekar | For Gharat Ganpati, a Marathi family drama. |
Closing Film and Guests
festival concluded with Slovakian film Dry Season, directed by Bohdan Sláma. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant graced ceremony alongside actors Vikrant Massey, Rashmika Mandanna, Pratik Gandhi, and Shriya Saran. Renowned personalities like Sukumar, Dil Raju, and Amaal Mallik also attended, though Telugu superstar Allu Arjun’s last-minute absence surprised fans.
Disclaimer
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