IFFM2024 Opening Night presents the world premiere of My Melbourne at Two Xtream Cinemas, drawing a full house and receiving a standing ovation. The star-studded event features My Melbourne directors Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, and Rima Das, alongside IFFM guests Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar, Malaika Arora, Rajkumar Hirani, Sona Mohapatra, Arushi Sharma, Arka Das, Brad Hodge and Adam Gilchrist, along with Victorian co-directors, writers, and local cast and crew. This unforgettable evening celebrates My Melbourne—an authentic film crafted by Victorian talents and helmed by renowned filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir.
Themed around the four pillars of diversity — sexuality, gender, disability, and race — the anthology film 'My Melbourne' features four unique diverse stories based on true incidents. My Melbourne is a truly inclusive feature film, celebrating diverse voices and talents.
Four iconic Indian filmmakers — Onir, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, and Kabir Khan worked with emerging creatives from underrepresented backgrounds to create this film about identity and belonging based on authentic migrant experience.
NANDINI by Onir — Indraneel, a queer Indian man and his estranged father reunite in Melbourne to complete a ceremonial ritual, exploring their fraught relationship and the power of forgiveness amid grief.
JULES by Imtiaz Ali — Newly married Sakshi and homeless woman Jules form an unlikely bond, navigating their struggles and finding connection despite their differences.
EMMA by Rima Das — Emma, a talented deaf dancer, grapples with self-doubt and discrimination until a chance encounter with another deaf dancer inspires her to embrace her uniqueness and find her inner strength.
SETARA by Kabir Khan — Setara, a 15-year-old Afghan girl rebuilds her life in Melbourne after fleeing the Taliban, finding her sense of belonging through cricket amid family tensions and past trauma.
Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi, Dari and Auslan
