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IFFK day three to showcase 71 films: ‘Chemmeen’ and ‘Vanaprastham’ among key attractions

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 14 (UNI) The third day of the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will offer cinema lovers an expansive lineup, with 71 films scheduled to be screened across 11 theatres here on Sunday.
The day’s programme includes seven films in the International Competition section, three titles under Indian Cinema Now, eight films in Festival Favorites, 19 films in the World Cinema category, and two Malayalam classics in the Homage section.
Several films from the International Competition, Homage and the Palestine Package will have their first festival screenings on the third day.
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