The Cannes film festival is one of the most prestigious events of film industries around the world, for all the filmmakers and actors. In 2022, India will be presented as the Country of Honor.
The Marche Du Films will thema de around indian film industry, called Bollywood, and its sculpture, and growth around the year. The events of Cannes Film Market will begin with cultural performances from Indian artists and performers.
Satyajit Ray’s pratidwandi will be shown on the opening night, in honor to the filmmakers and his contribution to the cinema.
“Right as the Marché du Film chose India as country of honor this year, a brand new restoration of Indian director, writer Satyajit Ray’s rare movie Pratidwandi will be presented in an exclusive screening. Present at the Festival de Cannes since 1956 with Pather panchali, Satyajit Ray will have left his mark on the world of cinema with his great body of work.” said the official cansacse website.
This year is paramount for Indian cinema as the decision comes from the fact that the country celebrated its 75th independence day which coincides with 75th anniversary of the Cannes film festival. Five films, namely, Baghjan by Jaicheng Zxai Dohutia, Bailadila by Shailendra Sahu, Ek Jagah Apni (A Space of Our Own) by Ektara Collective, Follower by Harshad Nalawade, and Shivamma by Jai Shankar are selected for premier in thef film festival this year.
In addition to this R Madhavan’s Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, based on the Indian scientist, Nambi Narayanan, will make its debut premiere at the film festival. Moreover, Deepika Padukone has chosen to be a jury member of the competition jury.
Cannes Film Market takes place from May 17 to May 25.
