Director Monoj Kana’s “Chayiliam” is now going International. After garnering many national accolades and awards, the Film is now set to win hearts of audiences worldwide. “Chayiliam” has been selected for its official screening at Marbella International Film Festival, Spain. The film festival is scheduled to commence from 2nd – 6th October, 2013.

The Marbella Film Festival is the flagship project of New World Trust, an organisation created to provide support for talented artists across the globe. It brings together artists and their films from all corners of the globe to display their talents to the commercial world.

Chayiliyam celebrates the various shades of red in the feminine, through the rebellion of Gauri and her assertion and rediscovery of her femininity. Set in North Malabar, Kerala, the film draws from the orgasmic performative energy of Theyyam, the ritual performance in which gods and goddesses, and the valiant dead come to life in vibrant forms and figures. Chayiliam draws its narrative energy and form from various aspects of Theyyam performance: its roots in the legends and collective unconscious, myths about female goddesses, the costumes, penances, dance movements, chanting and rituals that accompany it. The movie was screened at IFFK 2012, Chennai International Film Festival (Indian Panorama), Cochin International Film Festival, Bengaluru International Film Festival (Indian Cinema Competition) and Delhi International Film Festival (International Competition). It has also received Best Debut Indian Director Award at IFFK 2012 and Special Jury Award at John Abraham awards 2012 for Best Malayalam film.