30th IFFK: "Palestine 36" Opens, Abderrahmane Sissako Honored

• The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will be held in Thiruvananthapuram from December 12-19.
• The festival opens with "Palestine 36," an epic historical drama by Annemarie Jacir, depicting the Palestinian uprising against British colonization.
• Malian filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako will receive the IFFK's Lifetime Achievement Award for his profound contributions to world cinema.
• Five of Sissako's films, known for focusing on globalization and African life, will be screened at the festival.
• Annemarie Jacir's "Wajib," a past IFFK Golden Crow Pheasant winner, will also be screened.

Why It Matters: This festival highlights global cinematic voices and honors a significant Malian director.