The 31st edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 (KIFF) is scheduled to be held from 6 – 13 November 2025 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium. Kicked off on Friday, November 6, and marked the beginning of its seven-day cine extravaganza.
This year, KIFF 2025 will set out to showcase 215 films across 18 Indian and 30 foreign languages at 21 different venues. While focusing on the Polish country, attendees can look forward to experiencing an array of Polish cinema, including classics, contemporary works, and animated films.
During the festival ceremony, a special centenary tribute at this year’s festival pays homage to iconic filmmakers and actors such as Ritwik Ghatak, Raj Khosla, Santosh Dutta, David Samuel Peckinpah, and Richard Burton, as well as renowned music composer Salil Chowdhury.
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31st Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 Date & Venue
The Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 (KIFF) is scheduled to be held from 6 – 13 November 2025 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium.
| Event | 31st Kolkata International Film Festival |
| Date | 6-13 November, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 PM |
| Venue | Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium |
The 31st edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival, organized by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal, in Kolkata, the cultural capital of the State.
Accredited by the International Film Federation of Film Producers Association (FIAPF). The 31st KIFF promises to be a more exciting and fulfilling experience for cine lovers as they will continue to feel the charm of world-class cinema in the City of Joy.
31st KIFF Venues
Nandan, Rabindra Sadan, Sisir Mancha, Rabindra Okakura Bhavan, Radha Studio, Nazrul Tirtha, Navina, Star Theatre, Menoka, Ajanta, PVR Mani Square, Inox Metro, Inox Quest, Inox South City, Globe, New Empire, and Prachi.
2025 Kolkata International Film Festival Awards
- International Competition: Innovation in Moving Images – Best Film, Best Director, Special Jury
- FIPRESCI Award in International Competition
- Competition on Indian Language Films – Best Film, Best Director, Special Jury
- Bengali Panorama – Best Film
- Asian Select (NETPAC Award) – Best Film
- Competition on Indian Short Films – Best Film, Special Jury
- Competition on Indian Documentary Films – Best Film, Special Jury
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Kolkata International Film Festival Competition Categories
Competition Category
- International Competition: Innovation in Moving Images
- Competition on Indian Languages
- Asian Select
- Bengali Panorama
- National Competition on Documentary
- National Competition on Short Fiction
Non-Competition Category
- Cinema International
31st Kolkata International Film Festival Movies List
Here is the movie list that will be showcased during the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival.
International Competition: Innovation in Moving Images
- A Land Within
- Evacuation
- To The West In Zapata
- Africa Blanca
- Thus Spoke The Wind
Competition on Indian Languages
- Ethnic Migration
- River Tales
- 87 Rupees Ink Pen
- Misfortune
- A Pregnant Widow
Asian Select (NETPAC Award)
- Al Awda
- Eel
- The Last Act
- The Deepest Space In Us
- Yojongandhaa
Short & Documentary: Competition on Indian Short Films
- Acts Of Kindness
- Yes
- The Unknown Filmmaker
- Riverbed Of Dried Petals
- Substraction
Short & Documentary: Competition on Indian Documentary Films
- The Elephant Haven
- Painted Memories Calcutta Connects Raj Kapoor
- The Saga Of A Glorious Life: Bijoylaxmi Barman
- Jatra Pala, The Echoes Of An Open Stage
- My Last Face: Kungbara
Bengali Panorama
- 8
- Neighbours
- A Roar Of Tiger
- The Cage
- The Father Of Indian Theatre
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31st Kolkata International Film Festival Schedule
Here we provide a category-wise schedule of the Kolkata International Film Festival 2025.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: INNOVATION IN MOVING IMAGES
| Sr. No. | Movie Name (English Title) | Director | Country | Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Land Within (Zweitland) | Michael Kofler | Germany | 2025 | 113 mins |
| 2 | Evacuation (Evacuatciya) | Farkhat Sharipov | Kazakhstan | 2025 | 80 mins |
| 3 | To The West In Zapata | David Bim | Cuba | 2025 | 75 mins |
| 4 | Africa Blanca | Azlarabe Alaoui | Morocco | 2025 | 100 mins |
| 5 | Thus Spoke The Wind | Maria Rigel | Armenia | 2025 | 92 mins |
COMPETITION ON INDIAN LANGUAGE’S FILMS
| Sr. No. | Movie Name (English Title) | Director | Country | Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethnic Migration (Porobashi) | Monet Roy Saha | India | 2025 | 102 mins |
| 2 | River Tales (Noi Kotha) | Dr. Pankaj Borah | India | 2025 | 103 mins |
| 3 | 87 Rupees Ink Pen (87 Rupayancha Shaicha Pen) | Ravi Nimbalkar | India | 2025 | 93 mins |
| 4 | Misfortune (Apot A Presage Of Tiewlarun) | Raphael Warjri | India | 2025 | 113 mins |
| 5 | A Pregnant Widow | Unni Kr | India | 2025 | 125 mins |
ASIAN SELECT (NETPAC AWARD)
| Sr. No. | Movie Name (English Title) | Director | Country | Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Awda | Jason Soo | Singapore | 2024 | 70 mins |
| 2 | Eel (He Man) | Chu Chun Teng | China | 2025 | 102 mins |
| 3 | The Last Act | Payman Shahbod | Iran | 2024 | 86 mins |
| 4 | The Deepest Space In Us | Yasutomo Chikuma | Japan | 2025 | 97 mins |
| 5 | Yojongandhaa (A Turbulent Voyage) | Sanjoy Ghosh Dastidar | India | 2025 | 75 mins |
SHORT & DOCUMENTARY: COMPETITION ON INDIAN SHORT FILMS
| Sr. No. | Movie Name (English Title) | Director | Country | Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acts Of Kindness | Sagnik Dutta | India | 2025 | 15 mins |
| 2 | Yes (The Silent Performer) | Huidrom Rakesh | India | 2024 | 10 mins |
| 3 | The Unknown Filmmaker | Hemant Gaba | India | 2025 | 18 mins |
| 4 | Riverbed Of Dried Petals | Kalash Jain | India | 2025 | 12 mins |
| 5 | Substraction (Vajabaki) | Girish Ramteke | India | 2024 | 18 mins |
SHORT & DOCUMENTARY: COMPETITION ON INDIAN DOCUMENTARY FILMS
| Sr. No. | Movie Name (English Title) | Director | Country | Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Elephant Haven | Kripal Kalita | India | 2024 | 30 mins |
| 2 | Painted Memories Calcutta Connects Raj Kapoor | Jaydip Mukherjee | India | 2025 | 36 mins |
| 3 | The Saga Of A Glorious Life: Bijoylaxmi Barman | Joydeep Banerjee | India | 2025 | 68 mins |
| 4 | Jatra Pala, The Echoes Of An Open Stage | Arghya Mukherjee | India | 2025 | 25 mins |
| 5 | My Last Face: Kungbara | Sujit Debbarma, Pranab Jyoti Deka | India | 2025 | 60 mins |
BENGALI PANORAMA
| Sr. No. | Movie Name (English Title) | Director | Country | Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Amitabha Chaterji | India | 2025 | 79 mins |
| 2 | Neighbours (Porshi) | Chandrasish Ray | India | 2025 | 102 mins |
| 3 | A Roar Of Tiger (Haloom) | Raja Chanda, Debjit Chanda | India | 2025 | 114 mins |
| 4 | The Cage (Pinjar) | Rudrajit Roy | India | 2025 | 137 mins |
| 5 | The Father Of Indian Theatre (Barobabu) | Reshmi Mitra | India | 2024 | 132 mins |
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What are the Special Tributes this Year?
A centenary tribute will be paid to Ritwik Ghatak with six of his films being screened. In addition, a discussion on Ghatak will be held by Adoor Gopalakrishnan on 12 November at 4 pm at Sisir Mancha.
An exhibition on Ghatak will take place at the Nandan foyer. His actors, technicians, and students will be felicitated on 13 November at Rabindra Sadan.
Tributes will also be paid to centenarians Richard Burton, Santosh Dutta, Salil Chowdhury, Raj Khosla, Sam Peckinpah, and Wojciech Has. An exhibition at Gaganendra Pradarshashala will showcase materials related to these legends, along with works of Pradip Kumar and Robert Altman.
Special tributes will be paid to Robert Redford, Claudia Cardinale, David Lynch, Shyam Benegal, Arun Roy, Raja Mitra, and Shashi Anand.
Which country is in the focus at KIFF 2025?
Poland is this year’s focus country. The Polish delegation will include a seven-member team featuring Agata Wasowska-Pawlik, director of the International Cultural Center in Krakow.
The country will feature 19 films, including the upcoming biographical film Chopin Chopin (2025). Before its screening, Monika Rosca will perform a live piano recital.
An exhibition titled Polish Cinematography in Posters: The Art of Andrzej Pagowski will also be held at Gaganendra Pradarshashala.
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Last Line
The Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is an annual film festival held in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1995 and considered the third-oldest film festival in India, the festival is organized every year by the West Bengal Film Centre under the West Bengal Government.
This year’s Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 is held to celebrate global cinema and the rich tradition of Bengali cinema. The event showcases a diverse range of international films from various countries, as well as a focus on specific national cinemas like Poland and Palestine.
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