Film festivals provide an opportunity to narrate our stories and allow discussions that will further promote and enhance our cooperation in years to come. u201dOfficials say that considering the popularity of Indian actors in SCO countries, it was decided to organize the film festival to showcase the diversity of films and various styles of filmmaking from the SCO region.CBFC ChairmanPrasoon Joshi said, u201cOn one hand, we have loud noise (mega-budget films), and on the other, we have murmurs (films on a shoestring budget). These beautiful films in various parts of the world are like murmurs and are not heard in the noise, and such festivals allow us to watch this beautiful cinema, which otherwise we would not have. As an industry, we should celebrate such fests. u201d
Source: ANI NewsFilmmaker Rahul Rawail, who chaired the jury, said, u201cThe films presented a tough choice for the jury as each entry showcased the highest levels of cinematic excellence. It was a wonderful experience to see these films in different languages and from different cultures. Being on the jury brought us (jury members) together, and we hope to see more such festivals. u201d
WINNERS OF THE SCO FILM FESTIVALBest film: Marathi film Godavari
Best director: Xiaozhi Rao for the Chinese film Homecoming
Best Actor (male): Askar Ilyasov from Kazakhstan for Paralympian
Best Actor (female): Rano Shodiyeva from Uzbekistan for The Fate Of A Woman
Special Jury Award: Russian film,
Donu2019t Bury Me Without Ivan
Special mention from the jury for the message of hope and warning about the risk of losing cultural values in turbulent times: The Road To Eden, a Kyrgyz film
Special mention: Fortune, Tajik film
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