8 Indian Films Premiering At 2024 Cannes Film Festival

May 19, 2024

In Retreat

Directed by Maisam Ali, the first film to premiere a film in the ACID section at Cannes. The story revolves around a man who struggles with the feeling of belonging as he returns to his hometown after many years.

Kooki

This Assamese film is produced by Junmoni Devi Khaund, It revolves around a girl’s love story, life struggles, and obstacles she faces throughout the journey.

Shameless

Directed by Konstantin Bojanov, it makes up to enter the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes. The storyline follows two women in a forbidden romance, leading them on a journey to escape their circumstances.

Manthan

Directed by Shyam Benegal inspired by the pioneering milk cooperative movement. Manthan is the first crowdfunded Indian film.

Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know

.Directed by Chidananda Naik, the first film to compete in the La Cinef section at the festival, the story is about a woman who causes chaos in the community.

Sister Midnight

Directed by Karan Kandhari and featuring Radhika Apte, the film will premiere at the Director’s Fortnight section of the festival.

Santosh

Directed by Sandhya Suri, which screens at the Un Certain Regard section. The film revolves around a widowed woman who is assigned her late husband's job as a police officer.

All We Imagine As Light

Directed by Priyanka Kapadia, the film is the first Indian film to feature in the main competition after 30 years. The story revolves around two nurses who discover their dreams and desires.

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