Lithuanian film 'Toxic', written and directed by Saule Bliuvaite, won the coveted Golden Peacock Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as the nine days of global cinema extravaganza concluded in Goa on Thursday night.

The nine-day film festival concluded in Goa on Thursday night. Filmmaker Phillip Noyce bagged the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

The 55th International Film Festival of India concluded with a grand ceremony in Goa. Key winners included Vikrant Massey and the Lithuanian film 'Toxic'.

Vesta Matulyte and Ieva Rupeikaitė who made their debut with Toxic, were jointly given the Best Actor (Female) award. The Best Actor (Male) award was presented to Clément Faveau for his performance in Holy Cow.

The much-awaited 55th International Film Festival Of India (IFFI) wrapped up with a grand closing ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa on November 28. This nine-day prestigious festival presents over 200 titles from 81 countries and numerous celebs from across the world attended the event.

Lithuanian filmmaker Saulė Bliuvaitė’s “Toxic” took home the best film award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The jury, headed by Indian director Ashutosh Gowariker, recognized the film for its portrayal of adolescence and economic hardship.

Lithuanian film 'Toxic', written and directed by Saule Bliuvaite, won the coveted Golden Peacock Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as the nine days of global cinema extrava