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3rd Century BC. Goa was a part of the Mauryan kingdom under the rule of the great emperor Ashoka. After his death, many Hindu kingdoms like Chalukyas, Satavahanas, Rashtrakutas, etc. took over his region and his empire was fragmented. Goa was made a major maritime power during the empire of Kadambas in the 10th century. Their rule lasted for 300 years and Goa was their main trade center. Goa had a turbulent phase under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate during the year 1356.

Focus on North-East Cinema at 44TH IFFI in Goa

To fathom the abyss of a culture specific to North-East states, the 44th International Film Festival of India will put a focus on North-East cinema.

The segment will carry a package of 19 films exploring the immense ethnic, traditional and cultural diversity as well as unity in the states of North-East.

This section will open with a Mizo film entitled ‘Khwalung Run’ by Mapuia Chawngthu while ‘Aideu’, an Assamese film by Arup Manna, based on the life of Aideu Handique, the first Assamese female actor, will close the section.

The screening of the films will be accompanied with dance and music shows, exhibition of fabric, handicrafts and cuisine along with panel discussions on emerging trends in film-making in the North-East.

The presence of such luminaries from the zone as Aribam Shyam Sharma, Jahnu Barua, Seema Biswas and Adil Hussain will mark the occasion.

The North-East focus is a specially curated section by Utpal Borpujari, an award-winning film critic and film-maker.

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Focus on North-East Cinema at 44TH IFFI in Goa