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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cannes Film Festival 2025 Live Updates: Quentin Tarantino opens festival, Robert De Niro SLAMS Donald Trump, and Urvashi Rautela grabs eyeballs with parrot clutch
The Cannes Film Festival is one of the biggest and most famous film events in the world. Every year, it takes place in the beautiful city of Cannes on the French Riviera in France. The festival is known for showing amazing films from all over the world, welcoming famous actors and directors, and celebrating cinema with the prestigious Palme d'Or award. But Cannes is not just about films—it's also a huge fashion event, with celebrities dressing in stunning outfits on the red carpet. This Film Festival remains a shining celebration of world cinema and glamour. This year's edition promises unforgettable films, dazzling fashion, and appearances by some of the biggest names in the industry. With Indian stars making their mark, Hollywood legends being honored, and a diverse jury selecting the winners, Cannes 2025 is set to be a truly spectacular event. The 78th Cannes Film Festival began on May 13, 2025, in Cannes, France. Over the next 12 days, the city will be buzzing with film premieres, star appearances, and glamorous fashion moments. Cannes is famous for bringing together the best in world cinema, including documentaries and films of all styles and genres. What to expect at Cannes 2025 Cannes is more than just a film festival—it's a global celebration of cinema and style. This year's event will feature a mix of big studio films and independent movies, many of which will have their world premieres here. The festival is also known for launching films that go on to win big awards around the world. Alongside the films, the red carpet will be packed with stars wearing beautiful designer clothes, making it one of the most talked-about fashion events of the year. Indian stars and films set to shine at Cannes Indian cinema has a strong presence at Cannes 2025. Actress Alia Bhatt is making her Cannes debut this year and will join Cannes red carpet veteran Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Also making her first appearance is Nitanshi Goel, known for the film 'Laapataa Ladies.' Several Indian films will be screened at the festival. 'Homebound,' starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, will have its world premiere. Another film, 'Tanvi: The Great,' featuring Anupam Kher, will also be shown for the first time. Fans of classic Indian cinema will be pleased to know that Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' will be screened in a restored 4K version. Additionally, 'A Doll Made Up Of Clay,' a film made by a student from Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, will be part of the festival. Hollywood legends take center stage This year, Cannes honors some of Hollywood's biggest names. Robert De Niro received the Honorary Palme d'Or at the festival's opening ceremony on May 13. This special award recognizes his incredible career, which includes famous films like 'Taxi Driver,' 'Raging Bull,' and 'The Irishman.' Tom Cruise will be a highlight of the festival when he appears on May 14 for the special screening of 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,' the last film in the popular action series. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman will receive the Women in Motion Award on May 18. This award celebrates her impressive work in film and her efforts to support women's roles in the movie industry. A diverse and talented jury The Cannes jury this year is made up of talented artists from around the world. They will decide who wins the top prizes, including the Palme d'Or. The jury members include American actor and filmmaker Halle Berry, French-Moroccan writer Leila Slimani, director Dieudo Hamadi from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo, Indian director Payal Kapadia, Italian actor Alba Rohrwacher, Mexican director Carlos Reygadas, and American actor Jeremy Strong. This mix of voices ensures a fair and exciting competition.
NDTV
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
From Kolkata To Cannes: Kolkata-Based Student Film A Doll Made Of Clay Gets International Nod
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A short film by SRFTI students is set for Cannes 2025 selection. Titled "A Doll Made Up of Clay," it features a Nigerian footballer. The film was directed by Ethiopian student Kokob Gebrehweria Tesfay. New Delhi: A short film, made by students of Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), is making waves internationally – it is headed to the 78th Festival de Cannes 2025. The film, titled A Doll Made Up of Clay, has been selected for the prestigious La Cinef section, which showcases works by film school students from around the world. A Doll Made Up of Clay features a 23-year-old Nigerian footballer, Ahmed, who originally came to play seven-a-side games in the city – and somehow ended up in front of the camera as an actor. The movie has been written and directed by Kokob Gebrehweria Tesfay, an Ethiopian student at SRFTI and produced by Sahil Manoj Ingle. Executive Producer Uma Kumari said, "Coming from Rewari, a small town in Haryana, and now getting the opportunity to represent India on a global platform like Cannes feels like a dream. As a female Executive Producer, it's a proud moment — not just for me, but for every young dreamers from places where cinema isn't often seen as a career. Carrying the spirit of Haryana, and India with me, I'm excited to step onto the world stage and show that no dream is too far when you believe in it." A Doll Made Up of Clay was made under the institute's zero-budget programme. 'SRFTI provides us with the shooting location and the studios. I had to mobilise resources from within or outside the institute. That is the real challenge that we had to learn. It is a huge honour that the film made in this manner will be screened at Cannes,' shared producer Sahil Manoj Ingle, as quoted by the Times Of India. Kokob, who hails from Zalmbessa in Ethiopia's Tigray region, studied theatrical arts at Addis Ababa University before coming to India on a scholarship from the Indian Council of Cultural Research. He enrolled in SRFTI's direction and screenplay writing course and brought his documentary experience to this fictional project. 'I made a documentary on African footballers in Kolkata. As an African filmmaker, this story is very close to my heart. The film is inspired by the real-life experiences of these young men—a story of hope, identity, transformation, and survival. I had the privilege of being mentored by Putul Mahmood, Mehdi Jaan, and Siladitya Sanyal throughout this project,' he said. The lead role is played by Ahmed, a non-professional actor from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria. 'Many African players come to Kolkata to play the seven-side or five-side games. We earn per match and that is what brings us here. I acted in primary school plays but never faced the camera before. When asked to act, I just played myself in front of the camera,' Ahmed shared. A Doll Made Up of Clay has a mix of Yoruba and Bengali languages and dives deep into the life of a young Nigerian player who sells his father's land to chase a football dream in India — only to have that dream crushed by a serious injury. Heartbroken and lost, he turns to his roots and ancestral rituals to heal and rediscover himself.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
SRFTI students' film selected for La Cinef competitive section at 2025 Cannes Film Fest
New Delhi, A short film by students of Kolkata's prestigious Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute has been selected for La Cinef Competitive section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. "A Doll Made Up of Clay" is part of the 16 film lineup for the segment, which is dedicated to showcasing film school fiction or animated films. The official X handle of the SRFTI shared the news on Friday. "SRFTI is thrilled to announce that our short film 'A Doll Made Up of Clay', presented by the Department of Producing for Film & TV, has been OFFICIALLY SELECTED for the 78th Festival de Cannes 2025 in the prestigious La Cinef section! Huge congratulations to our talented students who made this achievement possible," the institute posted. "A Doll Made Up of Clay" is written and directed by Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay, an Ethiopian student currently pursuing direction & screenplay writing course from SRFTI. The film follows Oluwaseyi, a young Nigerian footballer, who after selling his father's land to chase a football career in India suffers a devastating injury that ends his dreams. Lost and desperate, he seeks escape through the healing power of his ancestral rituals, according to the official synopsis. In a statement, posted on his Instagram page, Tesfay said the film was inspired by the untold stories of African footballers living in India — navigating dreams, struggles, and resilience far from home. "Being selected as both writer and director, as an international student, is more than an achievement. It's a reflection of where I come from, the stories I carry, and the voices I strive to represent.. To everyone who stood beside me through the highs and the lows - thank you from the bottom of my heart," he said. The film is produced by Sahil Ingle with cinematography by Vinod Kumar. Editing is handled by Haru and Mahmud Abu Naser, while sound design and mixing are crafted by Soham Pal. The music for the film is composed by Himangshu Saikia. For the La Cinef segment, the organisers have selected 13 live-action and 3 animated films from 2,700 submissions by film schools worldwide. The La Cinef jury is headed by German writer-director Maren Ade and also includes American filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green, French singer-actor Camelia Jordana, Spanish producer Jose Maria Prado Garcia and Croatian filmmaker Nebojsa Slijepcevic. They will present the prizes during a ceremony preceding the screening of the winning films on May 22, at the Bunuel Theatre. The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will run from May 13 to 24.
