Indian delegation to push regional cinema at Cannes

The prestigious film jamboree, where Nandita Das’ Manto and Rohena Gera’s Sir are in separate competition sections, will get under way in the French Riviera on Tuesday. Assamese film Village Rockstars, Malayalam film Bhayanakam, Bengali movie Nagarkirtan, and Sinjar, a film from Lakshadweep made in the Jasari language, will be showcased at the festival’s India Pavilion, organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting along with Ficci.

“With a strong Indian delegation at the festival, we are positive that the world will see the diversity of our cinema and the exceptional cinematic talent our country possesses,” Leena Jaisani, Assistant Secretary General, Ficci, told IANS. Irani, who has been persistent in drawing attention to the need to celebrate the country’s regional cinema, will inaugurate the India Pavilion on Wednesday. (IANS)