Nepal's 'Elephants in the Fog' Makes History at Cannes Film Festival
Nepal Film Elephants In The Fog Creates History At Cannes With Un Certain Regard Honour
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Nepal's film 'Elephants in the Fog' has made history by winning the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Nepali film to receive an award at this prestigious event. Directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, the film explores the lives of transgender women in Nepal's Terai region, highlighting their struggles and desires.
- 01'Elephants in the Fog' is the first Nepali film to compete in the Un Certain Regard category at Cannes.
- 02The film's narrative centers on Pirati, a matriarch of a Kinnar community, and her struggles with personal desire and community responsibility.
- 03Director Abinash Bikram Shah emphasized the importance of visibility in storytelling during his acceptance speech.
- 04The film features a diverse cast, including Pushpa Thing and Deepika Yadav, and is a co-production involving international collaborators from France, Germany, Brazil, and Norway.
- 05Shah previously gained recognition at Cannes for his short film 'Lori,' which received a Special Mention.
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At the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Nepal's 'Elephants in the Fog' made history by winning the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize, becoming the first film from Nepal to achieve this honor. Directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, the film focuses on the lives of transgender women in Thori, a village in Nepal’s southern Terai region. The story revolves around Pirati, the matriarch of a Kinnar community, who grapples with her desire to escape her current life for love while facing the disappearance of one of her daughters. Shah, during his acceptance speech, highlighted the significance of bringing marginalized stories to light, stating, “We have made the invisible visible.” The film features an ensemble cast and is produced by Underground Talkies Nepal and Jayanthi Creations, with international partners from several countries. Shah is no stranger to Cannes, having previously received a Special Mention for his short film 'Lori.' This year, the top honor in the Un Certain Regard category was awarded to Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner for her film 'Everytime.'
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This recognition at Cannes could boost the visibility of Nepali cinema on the international stage and inspire future filmmakers in Nepal.
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