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Paweł Pawlikowski’s ‘Fatherland’ to open 57th IFFI in Goa on November 20

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 14 Nov 2026 6 hours ago

Goa: The 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to begin on November 20, 2026, in Goa, with Fatherland, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, selected as the opening film.

The prestigious film festival is expected to be a star-studded affair, bringing together prominent personalities from Indian and international cinema, acclaimed filmmakers, actors and industry professionals for a celebration of cinematic excellence.

Pawlikowski, the acclaimed Polish filmmaker and screenwriter, is widely recognised for his critically acclaimed films Ida and Cold War. His film Ida won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, while Cold War earned multiple Oscar nominations and further cemented his reputation as one of contemporary cinema’s most distinguished directors.

The selection of Fatherland as the opening film is expected to set an exciting tone for this year’s festival, which will showcase diverse cinematic voices and storytelling traditions from across the world.

With Goa preparing to welcome cinema personalities, film enthusiasts and delegates, IFFI 2026 promises to be a major cultural event, celebrating the creativity, diversity and global appeal of cinema.

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