GUWAHATI: The much-awaited Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 is set to take place from February 7th to 9th, 2025, at the historic Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati. The festival will open with the Iranian film ‘In the Arms of the Tree,’ directed by Babak Khajehpasha, setting an inspiring tone for the inaugural edition of GAFF. The closing film will be ‘My Melbourne’ by directors Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, Onir, and Kabir Khan.
The festival will feature a curated selection of over 200 feature films from across Asia, representing countries such as Iran, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Azerbaijan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Turkey.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Honorary Festival Director Monita Borgohain said, “GAFF 2025 is all set to be a vibrant celebration of Asia’s rich storytelling traditions. We are proud to present a thoughtfully curated lineup that promises to captivate audiences and inspire filmmakers.”
The internationally renowned Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage will grace the event as a chief guest. Additionally, renowned film critic and festival advisor Srinivasa Santhanam, National Award-winning film critic and filmmaker Utpal Borpujari, National Award-winning filmmaker Manju Borah, and prominent film critic, music journalist, and editor Dalton Christopher will be integral parts of the 1st GAFF.
For registration and more information about the festival, visit gaff.co.in.
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