The 15th edition of the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) opened in the capital on Friday, with a fare of over 300 documentaries and short films from across the world to be screened over a period of six days.
Inaugurating the festival at the Kairali theatre complex, Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian said that over the past 15 years, the IDSFFK has earned the reputation as one of the best documentary and short film festivals in the country.
“The festival provides a platform for talented filmmakers not just to showcase their works, but also a space to express their political views. The documentaries and short films that are screened here talk about the burning issues of our time, from the struggles of farmers and women to those around religion and environment. The IDSFFK has a history of approaching the courts to protect its democratic character when censor clearance was denied to some of the selected films in the previous years,” said Mr. Cherian.
