Cannes Film Festival 2025: Rewind
In this first episode, we dive into all things Cannes Film Festival. From Jafar Panahi's historic Palme d'Or win, and what it means for global cinema, to a quick rewind of the festival's storied history. We also unpack India's presence at the festival and get nostalgic about Payal Kapadia's win last year. Yes, we also talk about Alia's Gucci look and discuss whether influencers belong on the red carpet.
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