Suvarna Chakoram Award for ‘Two Seasons Two Strangers’

Thiruvananthapuram: At the 30th Kerala International Film Festival, the Suvarna Chakoram for Best Film was awarded to Two Seasons Two Strangers. The accolade includes a prize of 20 lakh rupees, along with a citation and a sculpture.

Directed by Sho Miyake, the film delves into the complexities of human relationships and the profound emotional bonds between individuals, garnering significant attention from festival audiences. Screenwriter Li narrates the story through the internal conflicts experienced across two distinct phases of life.

In the international competition section, the FIPRESCI Award for Best Film went to Khidki Gaav, directed by Sanju Surendran.

Unnikrishnan Avala’s Thantapperu received the Special Jury Award and was also honoured with the Audience Poll Award for being the most popular film.

The K R Mohanan Award for Best Debut Indian Director was shared by Tanushree Das and Soumyanand Sahi, whose film also earned the Rajatha Chakoram for Best Debut Director.

In Malayalam cinema, the FIPRESCI Award for Best Debut Director was awarded to Fazil Razak. NETPAC and FIPRESCI Awards

At the NETPAC Awards, Cinema Jazeira was chosen as the Best Asian Film. In the Malayalam cinema category, Khidki Gaav and Thantha Per received notable recognition. For technical excellence, Black Rabbit White Rabbit received a Special Jury Mention, while Thilothama Shome earned a Special Jury Mention for her performance in Shadow Box.