Cannes has seen a fair share of star-spangled lineups, but at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, the shimmer comes with a soul. As we anticipate another year of competition over the prestigious Palme d'Or, won by Sean Baker's film Anora last year, more than the main lineup, our eyes are glued to the Film Festival's Un Certain Regard category- a slot reserved for stories that whisper truths loud enough to shake the Riviera!
Director and Writer Neeraj Ghyawan's long-awaited return to Cannes is finally over. He is back with Homebound. The Masaan acclaimed director's latest film is a poignant drama, featuring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jetha and backed by Karan Johar's Dharma productions.
Sharing the big news the cast took it to their social media handles, Ishaan Khatter said, " a film that I knew was special from the moment it entered my life and my most challenging part yet. This is what dreams are made of: pure intention, grit, compassion, and truth.
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One of the proudest moments of my cinematic journey thus far. All led by my friend with a beautiful mind and a deep empathy not many possess -- @neerajghaywan. This also marks my homecoming with @karanjohar and @dharmamovies after 7 years."
Scheduled to run from May 13 to May 24, Cannes Film Festival is known for backing the cinematic heavyweights and rising firebrands. So, as we keep our hopes high and the team keeps their tuxes pressed for a Cannes win next week, let's take note of who Homebound is up against for that Riviera gold!
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Here is the list of feature films selected for Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section, including Homebound
LA MISTERIOSA MIRADA DEL FLAMENCO by Diego CÉSPEDES | 1st film
(THE MYSTERIOUS GAZE OF THE FLAMINGO)
MÉTÉORS by Hubert CHARUEL
MY FATHER’S SHADOW by Akinola DAVIES JR | 1st film
L’INCONNU DE LA GRANDE ARCHE by Stéphane DEMOUSTIER
URCHIN by Harris DICKINSON | 1st film
HOMEBOUND by Neeraj GHAYWAN
TÔI YAMANAMINO HIKARI by ISHIKAWA Kei
(A PALE VIEW OF HILLS)
ELEANOR THE GREAT by Scarlett JOHANSSON | 1st film
KARAVAN by Zuzana KIRCHNEROVA | 1st film
PILLION by Harry LIGHTON | 1st film
AISHA CAN’T FLY AWAY by Morad MOSTAFA | 1st film
ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA by Arab et Tarzan NASSER
THE PLAGUE by Charlie POLINGER | 1st film
PROMISED SKY by Erige SEHIRI
LE CITTÀ DI PIANURA by Francesco SOSSAI
(THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD)
TESTA O CROCE? by Matteo ZOPPIS, Alessio RIGO DE RIGHI
(HEADS OR TAILS?)