Kerala's 30th IFFK Opens, Highlighting Resistance & Palestine

• The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2025) was inaugurated by State Culture Minister Saji Cherian.
• Dignitaries including Palestine Ambassador Abdulla M Abu Shawez and German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann attended the inauguration.
• Minister Saji Cherian highlighted IFFK's distinct political stand, support for Palestinians, and contribution to women's equality.
• Canadian director Kelly Fyffe-Marshall received the "Spirit of Cinema Award" for her works reflecting resistance and injustice.
• The festival's opening film was "Palestine 36," directed by Annemarie Jacir, depicting a Palestinian uprising.

Why It Matters: IFFK champions global cinema, social justice, and cultural resistance movements.