Cannes Film Festival

Once afraid to reveal his Dalit identity, Neeraj Ghaywan went from a corporate desk to Cannes, where his deeply personal film Homebound earned a nine-minute standing ovation and global recognition for the stories he tells — and the silences he breaks.

A Kannada short film inspired by folklore, 'Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know' has wooed audiences worldwide, earning top honours at Cannes and now setting its sights on the Oscars.

Payal Kapadia makes history by winning Le Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Here is all you need to know about her journey:

From influencers to filmmakers, these Indians walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Hailing from diverse backgrounds, they are being celebrated for their undeniable talent.

Directed by Dev Anand's elder brother, Chetan Anand, the 1946 film 'Neecha Nagar' is the only Indian film to have won the highest honour at the Cannes Film Festival.

Modhura Palit from Kolkata has come a long way and is carving her own niche. Her journey is a reminder to all of us that dreams do not have any boundaries.

“I was 10 years old when I first came across a television. The first time I saw a film was when one night, a rich family in the village hired a television and screened a film. Growing up, I loved writing and telling stories, although even as a teenager, I never thought that one day I'd make a film,” says Dominic Sangma.

Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, fondly referred to as V. Shantaram, Shantaram Bapu or Annasaheb, in addition to being a successful director, was also was an exceptional film producer and actor. He is widely known for his early role in the introduction of sound and colour to the Indian cinema.

In its debut year, Cannes Film Festival awarded its highest prize to two movies. One of them was an Indian film whose language of resistance remains relevant till date

Aneek Chaudhuri's film, Streer Potro named after Rabindranath Tagore's renowned short story, is also inspired by the aesthetics of Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali.