Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha’s ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ to Close the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024
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The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024 will conclude its 15th edition with the much-anticipated Australian premiere of Girls Will Be Girls, a film produced by Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha. The film, which has garnered widespread critical acclaim on international platforms, will be the closing feature on August 25, marking a grand finale to the festival’s celebrations that began on August 15.
Girls Will Be Girls has captivated global audiences with its compelling narrative and exceptional performances. The film made its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance International Film Festival, where it received rave reviews, securing two top honors. Following this, it showcased at Cannes, Sundance London, and won grand jury prizes at the Transylvania International Film Festival in Romania, the Biarritz Film Festival in France, and IFFLA in Los Angeles.
“We are incredibly honored that Girls Will Be Girls has been chosen to close such a prestigious film festival,” said Ali Fazal. “The journey of this film has been remarkable, and we are thrilled to share it with the Australian audience. We are certain the film will find much love the way it has so far internationally.”
Richa Chadha echoed these sentiments, adding, “This film has been a labor of love, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see it resonate with audiences worldwide. We are grateful to IFFM for choosing our film to close their 15th edition.”
As IFFM 2024 comes to a close, Girls Will Be Girls promises to leave a lasting impression, continuing its streak of success on the global stage.