‘Accessible Films’ Section in the IFFI
Q. Which of the following is true regarding the ‘Accessible Films’ Section in the IFFI?- Published on 25 Nov 16a. It has films on disabilities.
b. It has audio described films for children with disabilities
c. Every year films are shown in this category to children
d. There is no such section
ANSWER: It has audio described films for children with disabilities
Three films viz., Gandhi, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Dhanak are screened at the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for children with disabilities through audio-description under the Accessible India Campaign (Sugayama Bharat Abhiyan).
This is first of its kind initiative in India in collaboration with Saksham NGO and UNESCO.
The concept of audio described content has been well established internationally.
