TOPIC OF THE WEEK International Film Festival concludes; most entries were by unknown directors Panaji : The 36th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) had a fair sprinkling of high quality international cinematic works on offer for those looking for more than just an outing on the Mandovi riverfront in Goa. Swedish actor Andreas Wilson steals the show Panaji : Of all the movie stars who passed through the venue of the 36th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), none was as charismatic as the little known Andreas Wilson, a young Swedish theater, television and film actor blessed with legendary Hollywood actor James Dean-like aura. German film in Bengali with Indian actors Panaji : In the ever-changing world of cinema, miracles do happen. Who would have ever thought that we would one day watch a German film in Bengali with Indian actors set in Kolkata and its environs? That is precisely what Florian Gallenberger's 'Shadows Of Time' is - a classic example of a truly global mode of filmmaking. Rahman to compose for Mozart film to be released in '06 Panaji (IANS) : Chennai's greatest gift to Indian film music, A.R. Rahman, is likely to compose a part of the track for an unusual international film project being planned to coincide with the 250th birth anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Kareena to act with Hollywood star Leto Panaji (IANS) : Kareena Kapoor is all set to star opposite Hollywood hunk Jared Leto in the first East-West film of her career, 'Gandhi Park.' To be directed by chartered accountant-turned-film professional Kolata Tom George from Palakkad (Kerala)-based, the new crossover venture is due to roll in New York on Jan 20. Kumar Gaurav makes a comeback with U.S. film Panaji (IANS) : Actor Kumar Gaurav hasn't been seen much since he featured in director Sanjay Gupta's 'Reservoir Dogs' -inspired 'Kaante' in 2002. But the affable artist is quietly preparing to make a comeback, albeit in a low-key, offbeat manner. The actor has just finished work on a U.S.-produced film titled 'Guiana 1838,' directed by Rohit Jagessar, an Indian-American of Caribbean descent. "It's a small film by Hollywood standards, but the NY-based producers are talking to Miramax for distribution in U.S. and elsewhere," says Gaurav. 'Betelnut Warriors' is about U.S. Gujarati family that takes out a supari on rival family Director Shashanka Ghosh, who debuted last year with the interestingly titled and competently scripted 'Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2,' isn't letting the box debacle of the film bog him down. 'The Hangman produced by NJ firm, evokes interest Panaji (IANS) : The Hangman,' an English language film by Pune-based director Vishal Bhandari and produced by an Indian-owned New Jersey company, was one of the most talked about entries at the 36th International Film Festival of India. Shashi Kapoor salutes his old friend Ismail Merchant Panaji (IANS) : Yesteryear romantic hero Shashi Kapoor made an appearance at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here to pay tribute to his friend, late filmmaker Ismail Merchant, with whom he shared a long relationship both on and off the screen. 'Probably first time an Indian actress has played a European character in a film:' Kulkarni Panaji (IANS) : Sonali Kulkarni is thrilled to bits these days. Her Italian film 'Fire At My Heart,' which features the legendary Omar Sharif and Massimiliano Varrese, was shown at the 36th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). 36th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Much glitter and emotion for global film personalities, film lovers