MUMBAI: The seventh Chennai International Film Festival that will be held from 16 December will have films from over 140 countries.

The festival would be inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Information Jaghathratchagan.

The opening film of Spain‘s Broken Embraces is directed by Pedro Amodovar.

The jury for the Tamil film section comprises actress Revathy, cinematographer-director B Kannan and journalist Bharath (News Today). The movies competing for honours at the festival include Achamundu Achamundu, Kandaswamy, Pasanga, Nadodigal, Ayan, Pokkisham, Eesa and Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru.

The jury will announce the winners on 24 December.

Other films to be screened at the festival include those from countries like Albania, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Romania, China and Japan.

For the first time a competition for Tamil films has also been arranged.