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The 57th International Film Festival of India, scheduled from 20 to 28 November 2026 in Goa, will feature Films from BRICS, a showcase of 21 films from BRICS countries, PIB said on 14 November 2026.
Why in news
- PIB (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, 14 November 2026) announced the BRICS cinema showcase at IFFI 2026.
- The showcase has 21 films on democracy, freedom, identity, history and contemporary global concerns.
- The festival will show over 150 international films from 86 countries across multiple venues in Goa.
Fact table
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Festival | 57th IFFI 2026 |
| Dates | 20 to 28 November 2026 |
| Place | Multiple venues in Goa |
| BRICS showcase | 21 films |
| Festival total | Over 150 films, 86 countries |
| Indian entry | Article 370, directed by Aditya Dhar |
| Honours of Indian entry | Three at the 72nd National Film Awards |
| Ministry | Information and Broadcasting |
| Country | Film |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Amadeo and the Hypothetical New World |
| Indonesia | The Sea Speaks His Name |
| South Africa | The Trek |
| China | Embers |
| Saudi Arabia | Hijra |
Static link-back
- BRICS is a grouping of countries; the showcase draws films from its member countries and others named in the line-up.
- IFFI is India's international film festival, run with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- Cinema is used as cultural diplomacy, giving a global-India link.
What the release adds
The release says the films look back at defining moments of struggle and change, from pro-democracy movements to the fight against slavery and colonial rule. Contemporary concerns such as climate change, social inequality, family, conflict and displacement also feature.
Other films named include Kindik (Kazakhstan), Baracoa (Cuba and Italy), Cotton (Uzbekistan), 1982 (Vietnam) and Baab (United Arab Emirates). Dreaming of Serenada, a Uganda-UK documentary, deals with climate change and flooding. The festival has competitive and non-competitive sections, retrospectives and tributes.
Uttar Pradesh angle
For GS-V, the link is cultural: Uttar Pradesh promotes film-making and film tourism through state policy and shooting locations. Use the item mainly for GS-I culture and GS-II international relations.
Likely confusions
- IFFI 2026 is the 57th edition; the BRICS showcase is a section, not the whole festival.
- The Indian entry Article 370 is a film title, not a constitutional report.
- The showcase has 21 films; the festival has over 150 films.
Key Terms
- IFFI
- International Film Festival of India.
- BRICS
- Grouping of major emerging economies.
- Showcase
- Curated section of a festival.
- National Film Awards
- India's national awards for cinema; the 72nd edition honoured the Indian entry.
- Cultural diplomacy
- Use of arts to build ties between countries.
UPPSC syllabus: GS-I, GS-II
FAQs
How many films are in the BRICS showcase?
There are 21 films.
Sources: PIB: BRICS Cinema takes centre stage at 57th IFFI with 21 films
Last verified: 2026-11-15
