Panaji, Nov 18 (Representative) Amazon Prime Video, a streaming service, on Thursday unveiled its line-up for the 52nd International Film Festival of India, to be held here from November 20 to 28, 2021. The line up includes the world premiere of Amazon Original Movie – Chhorii, multiple masterclasses and interactive panels with the country’s creative stalwarts. IFFI, for the very first time in its five-decade-plus journey, has invited video streaming services to the festival.
Amazon Prime Video’s association with IFFI will extend to the exclusive world premiere of Amazon Original Horror Movie ‘Chhorii’ at the film festival, two special Masterclasses led by the creators and cast of Amazon Original Series The Family Man as well as Amazon Original Movie Sardar Udham and a curated showcase of Satyajit Ray’s evergreen films on Prime Video homepage to commemorate the renowned filmmaker’s birth centenary. Gaurav Gandhi, Country Head, Amazon Prime Video, India, said, ‘’We are honoured to be a part of IFFI, an event that celebrates the diversity and rich cinematic heritage of India, and brings the entertainment community, content creators and talent together. We will continue to contribute actively to the entertainment ecosystem of India by promoting local narratives that are deeply rooted in Indian culture, while delivering an immersive entertainment experience to viewers.”