Films
IFFH 2026 Program
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:30 pm
Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:45 pm
Nino - Feature Film
Director: Pauline Loquès
Duration: 97 minutes
Language: French (English subtitles)
Actors: Théodore Pellerin, William Lebghil, Salomé Dewaels
Synopsis: Nino, a young man, explores the streets of Paris to reconnect with the world and himself, after being diagnosed with cancer.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:45 pm
Soul Trip - Short Film
Director: Divyanshu Dobriyal
Duration: 29 minutes
Language: English
Actors: Rashmi Rajput, Jai Talwar
Synopsis: The reflective journey of a career-driven woman who finds self-discovery and balance during a solo retreat in the mountains, where simplicity, nature, and human connection redefine her idea of happiness.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 5:15 pm
Q & A session with Directors Rahul Rohatgi and Amar Shah
The Patel Motel Story – Short Documentary
Director: Rahul Rohatgi, Amar Shah
Duration: 13 minutes
Language: English
Synopsis: Journey of an undocumented immigrant from Gujarat whose determination sparks a collective rise of South Asian families in America. As they build a motel empire that reshapes U.S. hospitality, the film explores resilience, shared identity, and the quiet struggle to belong without losing their cultural roots.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 5:45 pm
Entertainment by Rhythm India and DJU Ent.
Reception by Verandah Restaurant
Rhythm India is a high-energy Bollywood dance troupe bringing Indian culture to life through vibrant costumes, powerful choreography, and electrifying performances that celebrate rhythm, diversity, and the joy of dance.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:45 pm
Q & A session with Director Ananth Mahadevan
Phule – Feature Film
Director: Ananth Narayan Mahadevan
Duration: 129 minutes
Language: Hindi (English subtitles)
Actors: Patralekhaa Paul, Pratik Gandhi
Synopsis: A powerful biopic of a trailblazing couple who challenged caste oppression and gender inequality in British-ruled India. In making the wife India’s first female teacher, they sparked a revolution through education, defied entrenched social hierarchies, and laid the foundation for modern Indian women’s public life
