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Fifty-seventh International Film Festival of India to run in Goa on the theme Stories Without Borders

12 November 2026

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the dates of the 57th International Film Festival of India.
The festival will be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2026.
Its theme for this edition is Stories Without Borders.
A curtain raiser press conference is being held at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon in Goa to set out the highlights and main attractions.
Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant will grace the curtain raiser occasion.
The festival brings together filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from across the world.
IFFI has been held in Goa as its permanent venue for over two decades.

Edition: 57th Dates: 20 to 28 November 2026 Theme: Stories Without Borders

Why it matters for exams: IFFI is organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and its venue and edition number are asked in culture questions.

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12 November 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau / Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

In plain words

IFFI International Film Festival of India — The Centre's annual international film festival, held in Goa.