The first edition of India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival will open with the India premiere of France’s 'The Taste of Things' and close with the India premiere of Korea’s 'Exhuma' [11268cc5]. 'The Taste of Things' won best director at Cannes 2023 and was submitted as France’s official entry to the Oscars’ international feature category [11268cc5]. The festival will also feature international films such as 'The Zone of Interest,' 'Monster,' 'The Whale,' 'Seven Winters in Tehran,' 'Breaking Ice,' and 'Paradise' [11268cc5]. Indian films include 'Sthal,' 'Stolen,' 'Tora’s Husband,' 'Adh Chanani Raat,' 'Malaikottai Vaaliban,' and 'And, Towards Happy Alleys' [11268cc5]. The festival will also include open-air screenings of 'Jalsaghar,' 'Kaagaz Ke Phool,' and 'The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone,' as well as a cinema exhibition to celebrate the centenary of Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand [11268cc5]. Talent attending the festival include Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Roshan Mathew, Gulshan Devaiah, Varun Grover, Rasika Duggal, Rashmeet Kaur, Hansal Mehta, Shekhar Kapur, Sudhir Mishra, and Tahira Kashyap Khurrana [11268cc5]. The festival has a focus on producers and includes Jerome Paillard, Rana Daggubati, and Nicole Guillemet on the advisory board [11268cc5]. The festival will take place in Chandigarh, India from March 27-31 [11268cc5].
In addition to the lineup of films, Sanya Malhotra's upcoming film 'Mrs' has been officially selected to be screened at the 2024 edition of Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) [13228937]. Directed by Arati Kadav, 'Mrs' is a remake of the Malayalam film 'The Great Indian Kitchen' [13228937]. Sanya Malhotra's portrayal in the film has garnered critical acclaim and solidified her standing as one of the most versatile actors of her generation [13228937]. 'Mrs' was also an official selection at the Palm Springs International Film Festival [13228937]. The inclusion of the film in the Hawaii International Film Festival lineup is a testament to its universal appeal and artistic merit [13228937].
Sikkimese director Samten Bhutia's film 'Tara: The Lost Star' has been selected for market screening at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2024 [4b7f7753]. The film, produced by Sabitri Chettri under the banner of SaDa Productions in association with Passang Mintok Films, is a social drama in Nepali language that offers a window into the beliefs of the Himalayas and Sikkim's vibrant culture [4b7f7753]. The primary cast includes local artists Shyama Shree Sherpa, Kiran Dahal, Deoraj Sherpa, Loonibha Tuladhar, Shashikala Pradhan, Sushmita Bhujel, Basant Sharma, Anand Gurung, and Timothy Rai [4b7f7753]. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Sing Tamang congratulated director Samten Bhutia and the entire team for their achievement, stating that the film will shine a spotlight on Sikkim's burgeoning film industry [4b7f7753]. The film's selection highlights the growing recognition of regional cinema worldwide [4b7f7753].