Enthiran (The Robot) bags Special Mention prize in Tokyo International Film Festival in Winds of Asia category!

Robot in TIFF
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TIFF – Award Winners
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Winds of Asia-Middle East Jury
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Winds of Asia–Middle East
This award was established to assist the development of Asian cinema. One work will be chosen by “the Best Asian-Middle Eastern Film Award Jury” for this award, which will target films made in Asia and shown under “Winds of Asia–Middle East” program. The award winner will be presented with a certificate and trophy from the mayor of Shibuya City.
Best Asian Film Award US$10,000
Robot Tickets sold out
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A Chance to See Finest Films from All Over the World
Without a doubt, the biggest attraction of TIFF is the very film itself. A number of films from across the world had been carefully chosen by programming directors and the film specialists, for each section.
We received 975 entries this year, which is well over than 100 compared with last year’s competition section entries. 15 films which had been chosen by programming directors will be screened in the competition section.
These films were chosen after many screenings and arguments, with careful consideration of qualities, news hooks, the balance of themes, and the diversity of regions.
Not only the competition section, but also every section has the amazing line-up. TIFF offers you a fresh movie experience which is different from the ones you can get from general release.
Also, many films will be screened as world premiere, international premiere, and Asian premiere. It is another feature of TIFF that you can see new films before they open to the public.
127 programs are looking forward to meeting you. We are sure that you will find your own favorite film at TIFF!!
Total films screened at TIFF
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TIFF’S brief note about Enthiran
If the Artificial Intelligence outsmarts its creator, what will be the end?
Winds of Asia-Middle East – Film Panorama of Asia-Middle East
http://2011.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/works.php?id=108
Introduction
Muthu’s superstar, Rajinikanth, is a robot in this latest film. A highly-conscientious robot is given a ‘heart’, but the impact of heartbreak changes him to become a villainous robot. Our hero, Rajini, goes on a roller coaster ride of good and evil.
Synopsis
Dr. Vasi (Rajnikanth) invents a super-powered robot, Chitti, in his own image. The scientific body, Aird, that must approve the robot declines it based on its not having emotions and the ability to make rational judgment. A sudden flash of lightning evokes emotions in the robot, and Chitti is seemingly ready for integration into the human world. Then Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vasi’s fiancée, Sana (Aishwarya Rai), and turns on its creator.
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