41st International Film Festival Goa

The recently concluded 41st International Film Festival of India has further enhanced the image of Goa as a world class film destination. The eleven day long carnival of acclaimed movies from all continents was of course a virtual treat for thousands of film buffs.

The 1st edition of IFFI was organized by the Films Division, Government of India, with the patronage of the first Prime Minister of India. Held in Mumbai from 24 January to 1 February 1952, the Festival was subsequently taken to Madras, Delhi and Calcutta. In all it had about 40 features and 100 short films. In Delhi, the IFFI was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 21 February 1952.

41st International Film Festival of India 

2010 Awards 

Best Film 

Moner Manush (THE QUEST)

(India/Bangladesh)

Directed by Gautam Ghose

Produced by

Mr.Gautam Kundu &   Mr.Habib Rehman khan  

Best Actor 

Mr.GUVEN KIRAC

For the film “Kavsak (The Crossing)”

(Turkey)

Best Director 

Ms.SUSANNNE BIER

For the film “In a Better World”

(Denmark/Sweden)

Best Actress 

Ms. MAGDELENA BOCZARSKA

For the film Rozyczka (Little Rose)

(Poland)

Special Jury Award 

Mr. TAIKA WAITITI

For the film “Boy”

(New Zealand)Special Jury Award 

Mr. KAUSHIK GANGULY

For the film “Just Another Love Story”

(India)