Dreams from the happy land

Costa Rica is famous for being one of the happiest countries in the world. Costa Ricans find joy in simple things and believe in savouring the moment.Therefore, a sense of affinity for the world of celluloid, which is so central to entertainment, is only natural.

Swati Bhat

From IFFI Campus

Still from Dreams From The Happy Lands

The colourful palette of Costa Rican films has been growing in vibrancy with each passing year.

This year, the 53rd edition of IFFI, brings to you two films from Costa Rica. Running for the coveted Golden peacock is Valentina Maurel’s directorial 'I Have Electric Dreams’(2022). The film revolves around the life of a 16-year-old girl Eva, who lives with her mother. It showcases the battles of teenage life and the ruthlessness of the outside world. The way in which the film portrays the love - hate relationship of Eva and her father takes viewers through a roller coaster of emotions and has brought wide laurels to the film.

Also being showcased is Domingo and the mist(2022), a film where the protagonist, Domingo, battles against the expropriation of his home. Domingo's property conceals a mystery; He receives visits from his late wife's ghost in the mist. The film explores Domingo's resolve to never cede his territory.

With the 53rd IFFI going on in Goa from the 20th to 28th Nov 2022, are you ready to take a dip in the Costa Rican world of movie making?

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Kung Fu Panda creator Mark Osborne at IFFI 53 Master Class

Though the streaming platforms are a boon for animation films, the greatest evergreen trend in animation film making is emotional storytelling, said Mark Osborne, American filmmaker and animator famous for his films like Kung Fu Panda and The Little Prince. He was leading a Master Class session on the topic ‘Animation as a Tool for Expression’ on the sidelines of 53rd International Film Festival of India.

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“With the emergence of OTT platforms, creating content for a global audience is going to be the norm. But at the end of the day, the film needs to connect with the people and touch their hearts``, he added. He further said that for creating such type of content, it's really important to find out what is meaningful to you. “If it is important to you and you are honest about it, you will find your audience. Honesty creates a fresh approach,” he elucidated.

Emphasising on the power of Animation, Mark said that animation is a diverse and vast medium that can tell any story. Digging deep he said, “To make somebody feel about something that doesn’t even exist, is really magnificent. It is the result of a continuous process of rewriting, rebuilding and experimentation. We feel the magic of animation when you see it come to life eventually.”

Mark Osborne also opined that one cannot finalise an animation project in script form. “As far as animation is concerned, the script is not locked. There is always scope for improvisation right to the last moment. It is going to evolve and change. Being a visual medium, we need to allow the visual medium to do a lot of work on the project”, he explained.

Responding to queries, the master animator said that every animator needs a support system to bring out the stories within them. “Supporting the artists and creators can help miracles happen. A safe space is needed for the artists to create animation”, he asserted.

On a cautious note to aspiring animation makers, Mark said that though it is important to draw inspiration from masters, care should be taken to not imitate their work. “You have to find a balance by exploring your own ideas. Every person will have a different perspective and life experience. Bringing this personal journey and experience into filmmaking is paramount. Mark Osborne also gave a detailed presentation of his journey in creating the movie The Little Prince by adapting the novel written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The session was moderated by Prosenjit Ganguly.

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Shri Anurag Singh Thakur at the Exhibition on ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' & at 'IFFI opening ceremony'

Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Singh inaugurating the Film Technology Exhibition by The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on the sidelines of 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa

.Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Singh visiting the Film Technology Exhibition by The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on the sidelines of 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa

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