Malayalam cinema Chevittorma (The Soul Whisperer) marked a proud moment at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea, with the film’s team making their red carpet appearance in traditional Kerala attire.
The team represented Malayalam cinema before thousands of film enthusiasts and international media attending one of Asia’s major film festivals. Chevittorma is the only Malayalam film selected for this year’s Busan International Film Festival, making its participation particularly significant for Malayalam cinema.
Written and directed by Leo Thadeus, the film is scheduled to be screened on October 8 as part of the festival’s prestigious A Window on Asian Cinema section.
Chevittorma at Busan International Film Festival
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Chevittorma |
| English Title | The Soul Whisperer |
| Festival | 31st Busan International Film Festival |
| Country | South Korea |
| Section | A Window on Asian Cinema |
| Screening Date | October 8 |
| Writer and Director | Leo Thadeus |
| Cast Represented at Red Carpet | Dileesh Pothan, Pauly Valsan, Stan Stephen |
| Producers | Stephen Zacharias, Logan Ravi |
| Festival Highlight | Only Malayalam film selected for this year’s BIFF |
Chevittorma Represents Malayalam Cinema at Busan
The Chevittorma team attracted attention on the Busan red carpet by appearing in traditional Kerala attire, bringing a distinct Malayalam cultural identity to the international film festival.
Director Leo Thadeus was joined by actors Dileesh Pothan, Pauly Valsan and Stan Stephen, along with producers Stephen Zacharias and Logan Ravi, for the red carpet appearance connected with the film’s world premiere.
The presence of the team at Busan places Chevittorma on an international platform alongside films and filmmakers from different parts of the world.
The Soul Whisperer Selected for A Window on Asian Cinema
Chevittorma, internationally presented as The Soul Whisperer, has been selected for the A Window on Asian Cinema section of the Busan International Film Festival.
The film will be screened on October 8, giving an international audience an opportunity to experience the Malayalam production as part of the festival programme.
The selection is particularly notable as Chevittorma is the only Malayalam film selected for the 31st edition of BIFF.
Leo Thadeus Writes and Directs Chevittorma
Leo Thadeus has handled both the writing and direction of Chevittorma. The film features Dileesh Pothan, Pauly Valsan and Stan Stephen among its prominent performers.
Stephen Zacharias and Logan Ravi are associated with the film as producers and were also part of the delegation representing Chevittorma on the Busan red carpet.
A Proud International Moment for Malayalam Cinema
The selection of Chevittorma – The Soul Whisperer for the Busan International Film Festival gives the Malayalam film an important international showcase. Its red carpet appearance, accompanied by the team’s traditional Kerala attire, further highlighted its cultural identity on the global cinema stage.
With its October 8 screening in A Window on Asian Cinema, Chevittorma continues Malayalam cinema’s presence at major international film festivals.
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