Cannes film market - India is official country of honour |
A moment of pride for India as it will be the official country of honor at the Cannes Film Market. As the country celebrates its 75thyear of Independence, coinciding with Cannes Film Festival`s 75th anniversary, a brand-new restoration of Indian cinema legend Satyajit Ray`s rare movie “Pratidwandi” will also be presented in an exclusive screening at the movie gala. Apart from “Pratidwandi”, Hollywood classic `Singin` In The Rain` will be presented in a brand new 4K restoration. Indian film Thamp (The Circus Tent), a 1978 Aravindan Govindan directorial, will have its Restoration World Premiere at the movie gala. Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has already been announced as a part of the competition jury of the upcoming edition of the festival, along with prestigious names such as actor-filmmaker Rebecca Hall and Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi.
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