:: IFFK 2008 ::

Film is an art form with a unique language. The communication possibility of this visual language is universal. It is not just the sounds or the visual images but more importantly, it is an interplay of time and space. A wide range of art forms finds its manifestation through this medium.

Films depict the many forms of life in the universe. They voice our fears, anxieties, sorrows, and shortcomings. They reflect our happiness, our achievements, and the way we live our lives. Film converses with the principles and conditions of an ever-changing society. A great film such as Hiroshima mon amour or The Bicycle Thief is a puzzle deriving its pieces from the historical and social backgrounds of the society and from the filmmaker's consciousness of life.

We can relate to all aesthetic sensibilities through films. They are a medium of resistance, and more importantly they promote our insight and perception. Even after the film is over the imprint of time and space leaves behind a deep impact in the minds of the viewers. This is why I enjoy writing about cinema.

Sithara Vijayan is pursuing the degree of Master of Communication and Journalism at Kerala University. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Kerala.