Shyam Benegal’s ‘Manthan’ will be screened at Cannes
Director Shyam Benegal’s ‘Manthan’, a film inspired by the pioneering milk cooperative movement of Verghese Kurien, is set to be screened at the film festival on Friday.
The 1976 film, restored on 4K, is the only Indian film to be screened under the Cannes Classic section of the festival this year. ‘Manthan’ has been restored by the Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur.
The premiere of the restored version of the film will be attended by actor Naseeruddin Shah, the family members of the late actress Smita Patil, the producers of the film, and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur of the Film Heritage Foundation. Both Patil and Shah starred in the movie.
The premiere of the restored version of the film at Cannes will be attended by Naseeruddin Shah, the family members of the late Smita Patil, the producers of the film and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur of the Film Heritage Foundation.
Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor, who is attending the Cannes Film Festival and Women In Film Los Angeles (WIF) launched a new initiative to support women filmmakers in India. Founded in 1973 as Women In Film, Los Angeles, WIF has been fighting for gender equity for more than 50 years. It works to dismantle gender bias in the screen industries by building the pipeline, sustaining careers, and advocating for change.
Meanwhile, renowned Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma, who is best known for her tracks ‘Duji Vaar Pyar’ and ‘Mummy Nu Pasand’, walked the iconic red carpet at Cannes. She also performed at Bharat Parva, celebrating the rich culture, cuisine and handicrafts of India.
