The Mauritian film industry is doing well. Director Varun Nunkoo has just won three awards at the Ashoka International Film Festival (AIFF) held on January 17. A few days earlier, our compatriot won the War and Peace Film Award for his film The Truth – The evolution of Gandhi. This was at the 14th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF).
Best feature director – Geet Gawai a cultural legacy. Best feature film – Geet Gawai a cultural legacy. Best inspiration film – Life is a karma. This is the number of distinctions that the Mauritian director has won during the AIFF. He does not hide his satisfaction: “It is an honor for me to have been able to carry the Mauritian flag so high in international festivals. My satisfaction is even greater, because I was also awarded for The Truth – The evolution of Gandhi at the prestigious JIFF,” explains this high school teacher.
For 2022, the director is already working on two projects: “The first one is a music video for Valentine’s Day. In addition, I am also working on The hidden bracelet – a horror series of 4 to 5 episodes. I want to get Mauritians used to following locally produced series. Other creations will follow if I get financial support.
