May 14, 2025
BY: ET Online5 Indian Films to Watch Out at Cannes 2025
Homebound - Neeraj Ghaywan Returns to Cannes
Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, will be screened in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025.
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Martin Scorsese Backs Homebound
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese backs Homebound as executive producer, boosting excitement for the emotional drama on identity and displacement.
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Aranyer Din Ratri - Satyajit Ray's Classic Restored
Satyajit Ray’s 1970 gem Aranyer Din Ratri will be showcased in the Cannes Classics section in a newly restored 4K version.
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Wes Anderson to Present the Screening
American auteur Wes Anderson, a longtime admirer of Satyajit Ray, will present the premiere alongside Sharmila Tagore and film restoration experts.
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A Doll Made Up of Clay - Student Spotlight
Directed by Ethiopian SRFTI student Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay, this short is 23 minutes long and is the only Indian entry in Cannes’ prestigious La Cinef category.
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Tanvi: The Great - Anupam Kher’s Directorial Venture
Veteran actor Anupam Kher’s emotional drama Tanvi: The Great will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Market, marking his return as a director.
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Charak - Faith vs Humanity
Sudipto Sen’s Charak explores the dark side of Bengal’s Charak Puja, highlighting themes of blind faith, ritual sacrifice, and moral conflict.
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India’s Growing Footprint at Cannes
From student films to global co-productions, India’s cinematic voices are evolving, gaining recognition and respect on the world stage like never before.
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Cannes 2025 - A Cinematic Celebration Begins
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 runs from May 13 to May 24, and with these films, India is all set to leave a lasting impression.
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