Killa wins Crystal Bear at Berlin Film Festival

Marathi film Killa has won the Crystal Bear award for the Best Children’s Film in Generation Kplus section at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.

Directed by Avinash Arun, the film Killa revolves around a young boy Chinu who is facing difficulties in adjusting in his new place where he landed after his father’s death. However, he gradually makes new friends and start loving life.

NFDC produced Killa features Amruta Subhash, Archit Deodhar, Parth Bhalerao and Shrikant Yadav in the lead roles.

In its citation, the jury said, “A beautifully photographed story about the challenges of being a boy. This film had wonderful pace and rhythm. Never reverting to clichés, the fresh performances left us feeling we were right there with the characters.”

“This film convinced us in all respects: with his good camera work and the great actors, but also because of its incredibly beautiful nature images which blend perfectly with the music. This film made us all want to discover India,” it added.

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