IFFI 2024 awards: Lithuanian's Toxic wins Best Film; see all winners

Bringing the curtains down on an enchanting journey celebrating the joy of cinema and nurturing the future the 55th International Film Festival of India IFFI concluded on November 28 2024 with a spectacular Closing Ceremony at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium Goa This grand finale marks the culmination of nine days of cinematic brilliance celebrating the art of storytelling and the spirit of global cinema Featuring over 200 films from 75 countries masterclasses by industry stalwarts and inspiring panel discussions this yearrsquos IFFI has showcased the unifying power of cinemaHERE IS THE LIST OF ALL THE WINNERS AT IFFI 2024Best film ToxicDirector Saul Bliuvait received the Golden Peacock Trophy a certificate and a cash prize of Rs 4000000 shared with the producer Giedre BurokaiteToxic emerged as the best film ldquofor exploring adolescence and the harsh realities of growing up in an economically deprived society with so much sensitivity and empathy and at the same time creating a comingofage narrative against a backdrop of the physical and social landscape the Jury citedBest Actor Female Vesta Matulyt and Ieva RupeikaitFor their extra ordinary performances in the same film the Best Actor Female award was jointly given to Vesta Matulyt and Ieva Rupeikait ldquoFor the extraordinary performances by its two debut making actresses Vesta Matulyte and Ieva Rupeikait ndash who pushed themselves to their physical and emotional limits in creating the unforgettable characters of Marija and Kristinardquo the Jury citedBest Actor Male Clement Faveau Holy CowHe played the lead role in filmmaker Louise Courvoisierrsquos directorial debut which is a delightful comingofage comedydrama that follows 18yearold Totone whose carefree life is turned upside down as he takes on responsibility for his younger sisterBest Director Bogdan MuresanuThe New Yera That Never CameSet against the backdrop of the 1989 Revolution this tragicomedy unfolds over a single day as characters seek love freedom and meaning in a world overshadowed by fear and absurdityBest Web Series OTT LampanDirected by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari based on stories written by Prakash Narayan Sant Lampan is the tale of a dreamy child with unbounded curiosityThe Best OTT Web Series Award comes with a cash prize of Rs 1000000 which will be shared between the creators and the OTT platform along with individual certificates recognizing their contribution to the seriesrsquo successSpecial Jury award Louise Courvoisier Holy Cow The award was bagged by the French filmmaker Louise Courvoisierrsquos directorial debut Holy CowICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2024 CrossingSwedish director Levan Akins Crossing won the award for his poignant drama examines class gender and sexuality through the lens of Lia a retired teacher searching for her niece TeklaBest Debut Feature Film of a Director Familiar Touch by Sarah FriedlandThe film delves into the poignant journey of an octogenarian woman as she transitions to life in an assisted living facilityBest Debut Director of Indian Feature FilmGharat Ganpati by Navjyot BandiwadekarIt beautifully depicts the Gharat familyrsquos cherished tradition of celebrating the Gauri Ganpati festivalSatyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award Philip NoyceAustralian filmmaker Philip Noyceo was bestowned with the hnor for his exceptional storytelling has helmed over 19 feature films spanning various genres His notable works include Patriot Games Clear and Present Danger and The Quiet American