3rd Edition YathaKatha International Film & Literature Festival 2024

concluded with great success

Third edition of the 'YathaKatha' International Film & Literature Festival (YKIFLF) concluded with great success on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the  cultural hub of Mumbai the closing ceremony of this festival presented the best literary works and films. In this program, which was attended by Mr. Dhiraj Kumar, a famous Indian actor, director, producer and writer, Held from November 28 to December 1, this four-day celebration  brought together global filmmakers, writers, artists, and audiences to explore the powerful intersection of film and literature

This year's festival proudly featured Iran as its Country Showcase Partner, bringing a special focus to Iranian cinema and literature, alongside a diverse and engaging lineup of films, literary discussions, and cultural events from across the globe. In attendance for the special Iranian film screenings was Mohammad Reza Fazel, Director of the Iran Culture House in Mumbai, who shared his thoughts on the importance of such platforms for promoting cultural exchange and understanding between nations.

 Iranian films were most appreciated.

The title of the best fiction film in world cinema was presented to the film In the Embrace of a Tree by Babak Lotfi Khajeh Pasha.

The special selection of the jury in the category of the best fiction short film in world cinema went to the documentary film Nima and Sohrab by Hossein Homayounfar.

The title of the best fiction short film in world cinema was awarded to Zahra Turkmanloo for her short film Nakh.
The festival attracted over 179 entries from more than 20 countries, including Iran, Japan, Ukraine, Italy, etc with a selection of films from genres such as drama, documentary, short films and experimental cinema. Similarly, under various literature categories. The festival received some of the amazing literature across the country with a variety of fiction, non-fiction, suspense, regional stories.

This year's festival brought together filmmakers, authors, and audiences from around the world to celebrate the art of storytelling, with a special focus on diversity, global narratives, and the intersection of film, literature, and new media platforms. The festival emphasized themes such cross-cultural dialogues, and the power of storytelling in the era of OTT streaming platforms.

"Yathakatha has always been about creating a space where diverse voices and perspectives can come together," said Charu Sharma, Festival Founder.