These three films from India will be screening in Cannes, the story of each one is interesting
Ishaan Khattar and Vishal Jethwa from Neeraj Ghewan’s homebound.
The red carpet has been laid in the French Riviera along with the first ray of the sun. The 78th Cannes Film Festival made a grand start, promising to add cinema’s past, present and future. This year’s festival is going to create history with a special curated list of competitive films, classic restaurants and new talents. In this edition of the year 2025, some Indian presentations have caught a lot of attention internationally. Three Indian films will illuminate the name of the country on Kansa Mant. Their special screening has been kept. See the full list of these films here
Arnaire Din Night (Days and Nights in the Forest) – Cannes Classics
Satyajit Ray’s 1970 classic film Arnyer day has been included in the Cannes Classics section. It has been restored in collaboration with the Film Foundation, Film Heritage Foundation (India) and Criterian Collection of Martin Scorses. The film is the story of four urban men who turn to the jungle, and there they get a chance to interview self-addiction and rural life. Ray’s human vision and deeply filmed this composition is equally relevant today. Its selection further strengthens the international reputation of Indian cinema.
Charak (The Fear of Faith)
Charak, directed by Sudipto Sen, is a powerful and uncomfortable story, based on the ancient Charak Puja of Bengal. The film shows through a young man how religious devotion and fanatism become a field of conflict between his body and soul. With deep socio-political references and adventurous visual style, the film is ready to give birth to criticism and discussion-and it is being seen as a possible breakout of this year.
Homebound
Masan director Neeraj Ghaywan is making a comeback to Cannes with his new film Homebound. The film has been selected in the An Certain Regard section and tells the story of the aspirations, conflicts and self -esteem of the small cities of India. Starring Ishaan Khattar and Vishal Jethwa, this story revolves around two young men who are trying to make a career in the police force, and struggle with the mechanisms where the path of justice is not straightforward. With realistic style and human touch, homebound is a symbol of the new wave of Indian cinema that connects with global feelings despite being local.
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