IFFI row: Nadav says he was apprehensive before comment, Vivek announces sequel
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, who earned the ire of many social media users after he called The Kashmir Files a “propaganda and vulgar film”, has opened up about his controversial comments during the closing ceremony of the 53rd International Film Festival (IFFI), held in Goa.
Speaking to Y-Net, Lapid said he was aware that “the event was connected to the country and people praise the government”.
“It is not an easy position, because you are a guest and are treated very nicely. Then you come and attack the festival. There was apprehension and discomfort; I didn’t know what the dimensions would be. Let’s put it this way: I’m happy to be on my way to the airport now,” said the filmmaker.
Addressing the trolling he faced on the net Lapid shared, “In countries that are increasingly losing the ability to speak the truth, someone needs to speak up. When I saw this movie, I couldn’t help but imagine its Israeli equivalent, which doesn’t exist but could.”
Amid the IFFI row, filmmaker Vivek Agnithotri, who directed the film in question, announced what seems to be the sequel to the film, titled - The Kashmir Files Unreported. Speaking to Aaj Tak, Agnithotri said, “I am determined now and I am making an announcement. We have many stories, anecdotes and truths. But now, I have decided that I will bring out the whole truth.”