Shaunak Sen’s documentary ‘All That Breathes’ wins L’OEil d’Or award at Cannes

Shaunak Sen’s documentary ‘All That Breathes’ wins L’OEil d’Or award at Cannes

All That Breathes recently had its premiere at the Cannes in the Special Screening segment All That Breathes recently had its premiere at the Cannes in the Special Screening segment Filmmaker Shaunak Sen’s documentary, All That Breathes, has been honoured with the 2022 L’OEil d’Or award. The L’OEil d’Or documentary award, also known as The […]

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In a subcontinental first, Pakistani film ‘Joyland’ wins Cannes sidebar Jury Prize

In a subcontinental first, Pakistani film ‘Joyland’ wins Cannes sidebar Jury Prize

The award for Joyland represents a global breakthrough of immeasurable proportions for the relatively small Pakistani movie industr The award for Joyland represents a global breakthrough of immeasurable proportions for the relatively small Pakistani movie industr Pakistani film Joyland, written and directed by debutant Saim Sadiq, won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard […]

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R Parthiban showcases ‘Iravin Nizhal’ at Cannes

R Parthiban showcases ‘Iravin Nizhal’ at Cannes

With music by A.R. Rahman, ‘Iravin Nizhal’ is billed as the world’s first non-linear single shot film With music by A.R. Rahman, ‘Iravin Nizhal’ is billed as the world’s first non-linear single shot film The Indian film fraternity is shining at Cannes. And the latest to make a mark is Tamil film Iravin Nizhal featuring […]

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Film made in Bengaluru goes to Cannes

Film made in Bengaluru goes to Cannes

The 15-minute film, mostly in English, is a lighthearted social satire that looks at different generations of men through a woman’s eyes  The 15-minute film, mostly in English, is a lighthearted social satire that looks at different generations of men through a woman’s eyes  Bengaluru-based Shruthi Raju, a first-time filmmaker, will be among the Indians participating […]

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Pa Ranjith makes Cannes debut, launches first look of ‘Vettuvam’

Pa Ranjith makes Cannes debut, launches first look of ‘Vettuvam’

The director’s first Hindi film, a drama about the life and times of tribal icon Birsa Munda, is also in the works The director’s first Hindi film, a drama about the life and times of tribal icon Birsa Munda, is also in the works On his first visit to the Cannes Film Festival, Pa Ranjith, […]

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Cannes 2022: Questions and snafus on eve of film festival

Cannes 2022: Questions and snafus on eve of film festival

After two years of the pandemic, the 75th Cannes Film Festival is getting going with a familiar dose of controversy and some new snafus as it readies for its largest gathering on the French Riviera since the 2019 edition After two years of the pandemic, the 75th Cannes Film Festival is getting going with a […]

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Special focus on India as Country of Honour at Cannes, says Anurag Thakur

Special focus on India as Country of Honour at Cannes, says Anurag Thakur

Madhavan’s Rocketry will also premier at this edition of the festival, will be screened on May 19 Madhavan’s Rocketry will also premier at this edition of the festival, will be screened on May 19 Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday said India had been chosen as the first ever Country of […]

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India to be official country of honour at Cannes Film Market

India to be official country of honour at Cannes Film Market

Restored version of Satyajit Ray’s Pratidwandi will also be presented at the movie gala Restored version of Satyajit Ray’s Pratidwandi will also be presented at the movie gala India will be the official country of honour at the Cannes Film Market, scheduled to take place from May 17 to May 25. As the country celebrates […]

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