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President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind extends greetings to MIFF 2022
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28 MAY 2022 7:34PM by PIB Mumbai
As the 17th edition of Mumbai Film Festival is all set to roll from tomorrow, President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind extended his warm greetings and felicitations to the festival.
“Documentary, short fiction and animation films have a special role in portraying reality, and in bringing out struggles, aspirations and lives of people and societies all over the world in ever new and powerful ways. I hope that this edition of MIFF opens the minds and hearts of film lovers to fresh perspectives, stories and experiences of people across the world, thereby performing the crucial function of building bridges among people, communities and nations”, the President said in his special message.
The President complemented that since its inception, MIFF has provided a platform to filmmakers from all parts of the world to share compelling stories and ideas through the power of the visual medium. “It has truly emerged as an event that enriches the cultural and social life of the city”, he added.
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We believe good films go places through the good words of a film-lover like you. Share your love for films on social media, using the hashtags #AnythingForFilms / #FilmsKeLiyeKuchBhi and #MIFF2022. Yes, let’s spread the love for films!
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If you are touched by the story, do get in touch! Would you like to know more about the film or the filmmaker? In particular, are you a journalist or blogger who wants to speak with those associated with the film? PIB can help you connect with them, reach our officer Mahesh Chopade at +91-9953630802. You can also write to us at miff.pib[at]gmail[dot]com.
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For the first post-pandemic edition of the festival, film lovers can participate in the festival online as well. Register for free as an online delegate (i.e., for the hybrid mode) at https://miff.in/delegate2022/hybrid.php?cat=aHlicmlk The competition films can be watched here, as and when the films become available here.
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