I View World 2025 Celebrates Identity and Social Justice Through Cinema

New Delhi's Travancore Palace transformed into a dazzling hub of cinematic brilliance as the I View World Film Festival 2025 recently commenced, setting the stage for an extraordinary celebration of film, identity, and global storytelling.

- MURTAZA ALI KHAN

Organized by Engendered, a transnational arts and human rights organization, the festival continues to serve as a platform for thought-provoking conversations around gender, migration, and social justice, using the universal language of cinema.

The red carpet was graced by some of Indian cinema's most celebrated filmmakers, including Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir, and Rima Das, who were present for the premiere of My Melbourne. The anthology film, a collaboration between four renowned Indian directors and emerging creatives from diverse backgrounds, delves into themes of identity and belonging, echoing the festival's overarching ethos. Ali and Khan were also honored with the Engendered Impact Award, recognizing their commitment to impactful storytelling.

Festival director Myna Mukherjee passionately articulated the festival's role in fostering crucial global discussions. "Cinema is a perfect getaway to open up universal conversations around identity, marginalities, justice, class, oppression, migration, and many other aspects of life. With I View World, we aim to create global awareness of issues that need urgent attention in today's time and age," she said.