77th Cannes International Film Festival

Anurag Kashyap criticises India’s claim on Payal Kapadia’s Cannes win

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticised India’s tendency to claim credit for individual achievements on the international stage, specifically highlighting Payal Kapadia’s recent win at Cannes 2024. Kashyap, known for his unfiltered opinions, expressed his discontent with the narrative that frames such successes as collective national triumphs without acknowledging the lack of support from the country.

Bhabna ‘Cannes’ do it

The usual scenario of attending any film festival is that artistes go to showcase their films. An unusual scenario took place when Bangladeshi actress Ashna Habib Bhabna returned from the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, after scoring a Malaysian movie.

‘Unknown people getting highest honours now’: Anupam Kher on India’s win at Cannes

At this year's Cannes, India celebrated multiple prestigious wins. Director Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” clinched the Grand Prix award, a historic first for an Indian film. Actor Anasuya Sengupta earned the Un Certain Regard Prize for Best Actress for her role in “The Shameless”. Esteemed cinematographer Santosh Sivan was honoured with the Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography, and FTII student Chidananda Naik's “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” won the La Cinef award, underlining a momentous year for Indian filmmaking.

I was numb at Cannes on the first day: Adnan Al Rajeev

Adnan and Tanveer Hossain’s co-produced Filipino short film “Radikals” has been nominated for its world premiere at the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival, at the 63rd Semaine de la Critique (SDLC) of Cannes, this year.

Selena Gomez-starrer musical 'Emilia Perez' receives nine-minute ovation at Cannes

The screening was an emotional experience for the entire team. Selena Gomez was visibly moved as the audience erupted in cheers and applause, wiping away tears. Director Audiard also acknowledged the enthusiastic crowd from the balcony, expressing his gratitude.

Ashna Habib Bhabna graces Cannes red carpet

In the evening of their local time, the red carpet was inaugurated, and the actress graced the opening ceremony wearing a midnight blue gown designed by Zoan Ash. Keeping her makeup and hair simple, she looked gorgeous.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Anurag Kashyap criticises India’s claim on Payal Kapadia’s Cannes win

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticised India’s tendency to claim credit for individual achievements on the international stage, specifically highlighting Payal Kapadia’s recent win at Cannes 2024. Kashyap, known for his unfiltered opinions, expressed his discontent with the narrative that frames such successes as collective national triumphs without acknowledging the lack of support from the country.

June 1, 2024
June 1, 2024

Bhabna ‘Cannes’ do it

The usual scenario of attending any film festival is that artistes go to showcase their films. An unusual scenario took place when Bangladeshi actress Ashna Habib Bhabna returned from the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, after scoring a Malaysian movie.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

‘Unknown people getting highest honours now’: Anupam Kher on India’s win at Cannes

At this year's Cannes, India celebrated multiple prestigious wins. Director Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” clinched the Grand Prix award, a historic first for an Indian film. Actor Anasuya Sengupta earned the Un Certain Regard Prize for Best Actress for her role in “The Shameless”. Esteemed cinematographer Santosh Sivan was honoured with the Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography, and FTII student Chidananda Naik's “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” won the La Cinef award, underlining a momentous year for Indian filmmaking.

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

I was numb at Cannes on the first day: Adnan Al Rajeev

Adnan and Tanveer Hossain’s co-produced Filipino short film “Radikals” has been nominated for its world premiere at the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival, at the 63rd Semaine de la Critique (SDLC) of Cannes, this year.

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

Selena Gomez-starrer musical 'Emilia Perez' receives nine-minute ovation at Cannes

The screening was an emotional experience for the entire team. Selena Gomez was visibly moved as the audience erupted in cheers and applause, wiping away tears. Director Audiard also acknowledged the enthusiastic crowd from the balcony, expressing his gratitude.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Ashna Habib Bhabna graces Cannes red carpet

In the evening of their local time, the red carpet was inaugurated, and the actress graced the opening ceremony wearing a midnight blue gown designed by Zoan Ash. Keeping her makeup and hair simple, she looked gorgeous.

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