Don Palathara

Director, Panelist at DIFF 2026

Don Palathara is an independent filmmaker from Kerala, India. His films are known for their observational style, long takes, and intimate exploration of everyday life. His work has screened at major international film festivals including the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Cork Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival and International Film Festival of Kerala. His films include Shavam (2015), Vith (2017), Everything Is Cinema (2021), Joyful Mystery (2021), Family (2023), and 1956, Central Travancore (2019).