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57th International Film Festival of India to Kick Off in Goa on Nov 20 with ‘Stories Without Borders’ Theme
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 10:02 AM
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The 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will open in Goa on November 20, featuring the ‘Stories Without Borders’ theme.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that the 57th International Film Festival of India will be staged in Goa from November 20. The festival, now in its 57th year, will adopt the tagline “Stories Without Borders” to highlight cinema that transcends cultural and geographic limits.
Organisers expect a diverse lineup of feature films, documentaries and short works from across the globe, reflecting the festival’s long‑standing aim of fostering cross‑border artistic exchange. Industry professionals, critics and audiences will gather at the Goa Convention Centre and other venues for screenings, panel discussions and award ceremonies.
The event is slated to run for ten days, concluding in early December, and will continue to position Goa as a premier destination for international cinema in South Asia.
Organisers expect a diverse lineup of feature films, documentaries and short works from across the globe, reflecting the festival’s long‑standing aim of fostering cross‑border artistic exchange. Industry professionals, critics and audiences will gather at the Goa Convention Centre and other venues for screenings, panel discussions and award ceremonies.
The event is slated to run for ten days, concluding in early December, and will continue to position Goa as a premier destination for international cinema in South Asia.