(a) whether the International Film Festival of India 2002 was marred by
mismanagement and caused wide range of dissatisfaction and criticism;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government reviewed the performance and found anybody guilty
for gradual deterioration of the standard;
(d) the action taken by the Government against them; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government to improve the standard of such festival in
future?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING(SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)
(a) to (e) : During the International Film Festival of India 2002, as many as 194
films from about 40 countries were shown and over 1800 delegate passes were
issued. The festival featured Country Focus on South Africa and Vietnam, packages
from France, Netherlands, Brazil, Japan, Germany and Croatia and three
Retrospectives. The Asian competition section was also a part of IFFI 2002. A Film
Market was also set up during the Festival. The Festival was appreciated by many
delegates and visitors. However, as in all events of such plurality and magnitude, all participants may not be equally satisfied. Review of major events organized by
various units of the Ministry is an on-going process to further improve and refine
them.