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Reliance to release Steven Spielberg’s War Horse on 28 December
MUMBAI: Reliance Entertainment will release Dreamworks Studios’ War Horse on 28 December.
Produced by Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Revel Guest and Kathleen, the film is a tale of a young boy named Albert and his farm horse Joey.
The story takes place at the outbreak of World War I, when Joey is sold to the British cavalry by Albert’s father. Later dispatched to the front lines, Joey begins an extraordinary journey against the backdrop of the Great War.
Despite the obstacles he faces at every step of his journey, Joey touches and changes each life encountered along the way. Albert, unable to forget his friend, leaves home for the battlefields of France to find his dearest friend. In short, the film is an odyssey of friendship, discovery and courage.
First published as a novel in 1982, War Horse became a family classic of love and loyalty. The story went on to be adapted into an international theatrical hit – which is where Spielberg came into the picture. His Dreamworks Studios acquired the filming rights of Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 novel in December 2009.
War Horse stars Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Peter Mullan, Niels Arestrup, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irvine, Benedict Cumberbatch and Toby Kebbell.
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MIFF 2026 to return to Mumbai; film entries open till April 12
19th edition to host WAVES Doc Bazaar, spotlighting global documentary talent
MUMBAI: The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the NFDC Complex, with film submissions currently open and the deadline fast approaching on April 12.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the biennial festival remains one of South Asia’s most prominent platforms for documentary, short fiction and animation films.
Filmmakers, producers and content creators from across the globe have been invited to submit entries via the Film Freeway platform for the Competition Section. Offline submissions will not be accepted, reinforcing a fully digital entry process.
MIFF 2026 continues to sweeten the deal with a robust awards pool of Rs 55 lakh. The coveted Golden Conch for Best Documentary carries a top prize of Rs 10 lakh, alongside multiple awards across categories, making it one of the most lucrative non-feature film festivals in the region.
A key highlight this year will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from June 16 to 18 alongside the festival. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the Doc Bazaar will feature a co-production market, viewing rooms and a work-in-progress lab, bringing together global buyers, sellers and creators under one roof.
Since its inception in 1990, MIFF has built a reputation as a serious showcase for non-feature cinema, drawing participation from filmmakers worldwide. The previous edition saw over 350 films from more than 30 countries, underlining its growing international footprint.
With submissions closing soon and preparations underway, MIFF 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant meeting point for storytelling, collaboration and cinematic craft, offering filmmakers both a stage and a springboard.
