PIFF - Pune International Film Festival

PIFF - Pune International Film Festival 25th Pune International Film Festival, Government of Maharashtra
🗓️ : 14th To 21st January 2027 Our Motto: Strengthened cultural discourse through cinema.
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The Pune International Film Festival was launched in 2002, with an idea of attracting the best in celluloid to Pune. Today PIFF has evolved into a major annual event attracting thousands of film aficionados, international guests and the media alike. This international platform features screenings, discussions, lectures, workshops, and a community of filmmakers from all corners of the world. Our Mi

ssion: Instil an academic flavour in the festival related to global cinema and spark a cultural exchange. Every edition of PIFF has a unique contemporary theme. Through categories like World Competition, Marathi Competition, Global Cinema, Country Focus and Retrospective, we bring forth quality films from various countries and cultures. An acclaimed international jury decides awards for films in the competitive sections.

20/04/2026

5th PIFF Opening Film 'Volver' is a 2006 Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Blanca Portillo, Yohana Cobo, and Chus Lampreave. Revolving around an eccentric family of women from a wind-swept region south of Madrid, Cruz stars as Raimunda, a working-class woman forced to go to great lengths to protect her 14-year-old daughter Paula. To top off the family crisis, her mother Irene returns from the dead to tie up loose ends.

17/04/2026

When legends shared one stage, time felt like it quietly paused…
At the 10th PIFF, we were fortunate to witness history in its most magical form, a moment filled with warmth, music, and memories that will stay with us forever.

What made it even more special was the heartfelt admiration they shared....watching legends like Ilaiyaraajaji appreciate Asha Bhosleji, and her graceful acknowledgement in return… a rare and beautiful exchange.

Ashaji & Ilaiyaraajaji..... a legacy softly coming alive.

Highlights from the 2nd Edition of PIFF—where vision meets storytelling.
02/04/2026

Highlights from the 2nd Edition of PIFF—where vision meets storytelling.

30/03/2026

Pune holds a million memories… and every story finds its place here.

In a city where culture meets cinema, every moment becomes timeless.

And when the Shehenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, shared his bond with Pune on the PIFF stage… it felt like home celebrating itself.

From a single step to a powerful legacy… PIFF, year one....where the vision took form and the journey began. Back to the...
25/03/2026

From a single step to a powerful legacy…
PIFF, year one....where the vision took form and the journey began.
Back to the roots that shaped a cinematic movement.

19/03/2026

Shammi Kapoor.. a force of nature who transformed acting into pure, uninhibited expression. He brought a rare spontaneity to the screen blending mischief, romance, and intensity with effortless ease. Whether it was his playful charm or emotionally charged moments, every performance felt alive and deeply personal.

His unique style broke away from convention , expressive eyes, boundless energy, and that signature flair that made even silence speak volumes. And when he danced, it wasn’t choreography… it was emotion in motion.

A true original who didn’t just perform roles, he lived them, making every character unforgettable.

The Pune International Film Festival was truly blessed to have his presence. Here he is, on stage, sharing one of his heartfelt reasons for his special connection with Pune... a moment as warm and memorable as the legend himself.

25 years ago, a dream found its first light. Today, it shines in silver. What began as a vision grew into a movement, a ...
23/02/2026

25 years ago, a dream found its first light. Today, it shines in silver.

What began as a vision grew into a movement, a celebration where filmmakers, dreamers, and audiences found a home.

For a quarter of a century, PIFF has honoured stories that stirred hearts, voices that inspired change, and cinema that connected our city to the world.

14th – 21st January 2027
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Be part of this glorious cinematic journey as we celebrate the legacy, the artistry, and the countless moments that illuminated our screens and touched our souls.

The jury awarded a Special Mention Award to Producers Kazutaka Watanabe and Executive Producers Mizue Kunizane, Shogo Ya...
29/01/2026

The jury awarded a Special Mention Award to Producers Kazutaka Watanabe and Executive Producers Mizue Kunizane, Shogo Yasukawa

This recognition celebrates the producers’ significant contribution to powerful and meaningful international cinema.

PIFF congratulates the Lost Land team on this special recognition.

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Pune
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Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
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