2nd October, 2002
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting  


INDIAN PANORAMA-2002 INAUGURATED


The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Ramesh Bais said that films which are shown in the Indian Panorama Sector of the 33rd Indian International Film Festival of India-2002, reflect oneness of the country. Inaugurating the Indian Panorama-2002, Shri Bais said that films in this section which includes 20 feature films and 11 non-feature films are made by eminent directors, actors and producers hailing from different region and language. There films may be based on any particular region or language but they are common in representing human values and oneness of our country, he said. People will have the opprotunity to enjoy popular and best films made during the last one year. Films highlight the fundamental needs of human life as well as human relations besides important issues, the Minister said.

The package of eleven non-feature films are based on particular storylines and documentary data alongwith analysis. This package is a showcase of human thinking, lifestyle of common people living in far flung areas, environment, food and hunger, artists' life besides human inclination towards education and knowledge.