MUMBAI: Filmmaker Mrinal Sen will receive the lifetime achievement award at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) that is to open on 11 December.

"Sen was selected for the award by a jury chaired by Malayalam actor Madhu. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 300000," State Culture Minister MA Baby declared. 

The 14th edition of the IFFK would be held over eight days and 164 films from various countries would be exhibited in 11 categories.

"There would be 14 films in competition, including two Malayalam films. The best film award will have a prize of Rs 1 million," Baby added.

The IFFK is being organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.