MAMI reveals its lineup for Mumbai Film Festival 2024

MAMI has unveiled its official global film selection for the Mumbai Film Festival 2024. Running from October 19 to 24, this year’s edition will feature 110 films from over 45 countries covering over 50 languages, genres and lengths.

A major attraction of the 2024 festival is the South Asia Competition, which serves as a platform for independent filmmakers from the region and its diaspora. The legacy of the former continues India Gold In the category, the competition emphasizes the voices of emerging talents. Eleven films will compete in the category, including seven South Asian and four Indian productions.

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World film enthusiasts can expect an extraordinary lineup featuring acclaimed films from internationally acclaimed directors. Standouts include Pedro Almodovar’s Venice Golden Lion winner next doorJacques Audiard’s Emilia Perezand of Coralie Fargeat substance, Both of which won awards at Cannes. Additional titles include Kiyoshi Kurosawa the cloudAthena Rachel Sangari cropof rich peppiat Kneecap and of Olivier Assayas suspended time.

This year, the festival will feature premieres across categories, including more than 20 world premieres, 25+ Asia premieres and 35+ South Asia premieres. In addition, MAMI will screen several official submissions for the 2024 Academy Awards from countries such as Argentina, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Japan, Nepal, Norway and the United Kingdom.

Last year’s festival was held over 10 days in November and December last year where more than 250 films were screened, including festival openers, The Buckingham Murders and the final film, Priscilla.

Apart from screenings, the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival offers masterclasses, panel discussions and South Asia competition awards. Significant awards included NETPAC Award, Rashid Irani Young Critics’ Choice AwardAnd Excellence in cinema.