They say nothing stays the same bags 'Suvarna Chakoram' award
Japanese movie 'They Say Nothing Stays the Same', directed by actor and musician Joe Odagiri bagged the 'Suvarna Chakoram' (The Golden Crow Pheasant) award at the 24rd edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
The movie recites a poetic tale of idyllic rural life being threatened by change in an uncompromising visual style.
Brazilian director Allan Deberton was awarded the 'Rajatha Chakoram' (The Silver Crow Pheasant), for the best director for his movie 'Pacarrete', which brings out the bold dynamic life and dreams of an ageing artiste in a changing world.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who handed over the awards, quoted the life of renowned Argentinian filmmaker Fernando Solanas and urged the people to be more vigilant in contemporary Indian politics.
He reminded the packed Nishagandhi open air auditorium here about the life of Solanas, who once led protests against the government in Argentina.
Taking inspiration from Solanas, who was ...