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In the 77-year history of Cannes, 32 Indian films received 39 nominations, out of which 20 won awards.
The 77th Cannes Film Festival is being organized in Cannes city of France from 14 to 25 May. This year, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine as Light' will be screened in the festival's prestigious Palme d'Or category.
Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine as Light' will have its world premiere in Cannes.
A film from India has been nominated in this category after 30 years. The category is also known as Golden Palm. This is the biggest of this festival, as well as one of the most prestigious awards of the film industry.
This year, for the first time, 9 Indian films have been officially selected in Cannes. India will also host a pavilion named 'Bharat Parv' at Cannes.
In this special news, read every information related to the history of Cannes and the Indian connection of Cannes…
From Aishwarya to Deepika became jury members
Jury members are selected every year for the Cannes Film Festival. Among these members, people who have been associated with cinema are selected from different countries. So far, 9 celebs from India have got the chance to become jury members.
Premieres from 'Do Bigha Zameen' to 'Kennedy'
Not only were the official selections of Indian films held at the Cannes Award Ceremony, there were also many films which were premiered at Cannes. This year also 8 Indian films will be premiered in Cannes.
Aishwarya walked on the red carpet for the first time in 2002
The red carpet of Cannes is considered very important in the fashion world. Celebs who walk here along with the promotion of films also showcase the outfits of new designers. Along with this, France also gets a chance to present its culture.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been attending Cannes almost every year since 2002. This time too, celebs like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari and Shobhita Dhulipala will walk on the red carpet in Cannes.
Till now, apart from Aishwarya, Deepika, many celebs from India including Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Sara Ali Khan have walked on the red carpet of Cannes. Take a look…
In 2002, Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali went to Cannes for the premiere of the film 'Devdas'.
From 2002 till now, Aishwarya has been seen on the red carpet of Cannes almost every year.
Apart from Aishwarya, Sonam Kapoor also registered her presence in Cannes several times.
Deepika made her debut in Cannes in 2010. She has also attended this festival many times.
Last year, actress Anushka Sharma walked on the red carpet of Cannes.
Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra have also been seen on the red carpet of Cannes.
Sara Ali Khan also debuted in Cannes in 2023.
Now let us know about the history of Cannes Film Festival…
Why was Cannes established?
- The objective of the Cannes Film Festival was to promote different types of films and cinematography.
- In 1939, there was only one Venice Film Festival in the world. In this, Italy's dictator Mussolini and Germany's dictator Adolf Hitler used to give awards to films after consulting each other.
- Things like acting, making and art were not taken care of in the film. Against this arbitrariness, 'Cannes Film Festival' was started in 1939 in Cannes city of France.
The first Cannes Film Festival, which began in September 1939, had to be stopped on the very next day.
First event postponed due to Second World War
- The Cannes Film Festival was announced in June 1939. It was reported in Paris that it would be held from 1 to 20 September.
- Cannes, near Nice city of France, is the city of beaches, where this festival takes place.
- Movies were selected for the festival. By the end of August, stars also started arriving here. Screening of films also started on the morning of 1 September.
- Then the news came that Hitler had attacked Poland and due to this war the Cannes Film Festival had to be stopped on the very first day.
- Two days later, France and Britain declared war against Germany. This was the beginning of the Second World War. The war lasted for about 6 years.
After this, the Cannes Film Festival took place in 1946 in which a total of 22 films were premiered.
The festival finally started in 1946
- After the war ended, in 1946, the French provincial government approved the creation of the Cannes Film Festival to attract tourists to the French Riviera.
- After this, this festival started on 20 September 1946. Representatives from 18 countries became part of this festival.
- After this, in 1948 and 1950 the festival was canceled due to financial issues. However, this festival has been happening continuously since 1952.
During this time, models and actresses got a photoshoot done on the beach.
Now let us know… what is going to be special in Cannes this year…
Payal Kapadia's film will have its world premiere on May 23.
The world premiere of Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine as Light' will take place on May 23 this year in Cannes. Artists like Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha and Chhaya Kadam have played lead roles in this film. The story of the film is based on two nurses living in Mumbai and their relationship.
'Bharat Parv' will be celebrated in Cannes
This year 'Bharat Parv' will be celebrated in Cannes. This will be a pavilion which will be hosted by Indian delegates only. This India Pavilion located at 108 Village International Riviera will be inaugurated on 15th May in the presence of well-known film personalities.
Different countries host such pavilions in Cannes.
This pavilion will also showcase different locations and film talent from many Indian states including Goa, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Delhi. This pavilion has been designed by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
Cinematographer Santosh Sivan will be honored
Apart from this, famous cinematographer and director Santosh Sivan will also be honored in Cannes this year. He will be the first Indian filmmaker to be given the Pierre Angenieux Prize for career achievements in cinematography. 60 year old Santosh has so far won 12 National Film Awards. He was also awarded Padmashree by the Government of India in 2014.
Santosh Sivan is known for the cinematography of films like 'Dil Se' and 'Roja'.
Input- Ajit Roy (Senior Journalist and Film Critic)
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