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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Bangladesh. Bangladesh was the country in focus at the 51st International Film Festival of India held in Goa in January 2021. 51st International Film Festival of India (IFF) has announced a line-up of programs that will be showcased on the Over-the-top (OTT) platform.

Detailed explanation-2: -To reciprocate, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI Goa) will feature France in the ‘Country Focus’ segment. Featuring films by august French directors such as Claire Denis, Mia Hansen Love, Florence Miailhe and more, the festival will take place from 20th to 28th November 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -#IFFIWood, 24 November 2022 This year at IFFI 53, France has been chosen as the festival’s Country of Focus, in reciprocity of India being named the Country of Honour at the Marche du Cinema of the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country’s Independence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 51st edition of International Film Festival of India has announced its International Jury with eminent filmmakers from across the world. The Jury will comprise Pablo Cesar (Argentina) as Chairman, Prasanna Vithanage (Sri Lanka), Abu Bakr Shawky (Austria), Priyadarshan (India) and Ms. Rubaiyat Hossain (Bangladesh).

Detailed explanation-5: -There will be screening of 119 Films in National and International Competition category and 264 films in the non-competition category. In commemoration of Bangladesh’s 50 years of Independence, the country has been chosen as the ‘Country of Focus’.