Colombian film Embrace of Serpent (Al Abrazo de la Serpiente) won the Golden Peacock Award at the finale of the 46th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Besides citation, the Golden Peacock award carries a sum of Rs 40 lakh. The only Indian name in the winner’s list was that of Bengali filmmaker Kaushik Ganguly, who was given the inaugural ICFT – UNESCO Fellini Medal for his movie Cinemawala.

• The best director award went to Peter Greenaway for Eisenstein.
• French actor Vincent Lindon was adjudged Best Actor for his role in The Measure of a Man.
• The Best Actress award was shared by five actress — Gunes Sensoy, Doga Doguslu, Tugba Sunguroglu, Elit Iscan and Ilyada Akdogan for their roles in Turkish film Mustang.
• Russian filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Director Goran Radovavovic’s Enclave was conferred the Special Mention Award for focusing on ethnic conflict in Kosovo.
• Julia Vargas’ film Sealed Cargo was awarded the Special Jury Award.

Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar said IFFI enhances Goa’s image and is a treat for movie enthusiasts. Minister of State, Information and Broadcasting, Rajyavardhan Rathore, said film festivals exposed the audience and the filmmakers to the global cross culture. He commended Goa government for its cooperation with the central agencies in organising the fest.

Watch the Trailer of Embrace of the Serpent