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The 82nd Venice Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious cinematic showcases, concluded on Saturday with its awards ceremony, celebrating the best in global filmmaking. This year, Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy made history by winning the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section for her debut feature, Songs of Forgotten Trees. She is the first Indian director to receive this honour in the section, bringing international attention to Indian cinema.

Songs of Forgotten Trees Cast And Plot Details

Anuparna Roy's Songs of Forgotten Trees, which stars Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel, examines the entwined lives of two Mumbai women. The film, which was produced by Bibhanshu Rai, Romil Modi, and Ranjan Singh, was widely praised for its narrative and Roy's confident directing. 

Songs of Forgotten Trees is a profoundly personal and introspective story that centers on the lives of two female roommates in Mumbai, Thooya (played by Naaz Shaikh) and Swetha (Sumi Baghel). Her personal recollections, life experiences, and astute observations of women negotiating friendship, urban life, and silent resistance are all sources of inspiration for Roy.

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Anuparna Roy REACTS To Her International Win

Anuparna Roy reacted to her win at The Venice Film Festival by dedicating the prize to women everywhere. "I want to thank Anurag Kashyap, my producers, the cast, the crew, and everyone who stood by a film that didn’t fit into easy boxes. Each one there in my hometown, in my country — I want to dedicate this award to them," she said. 

Her closing statements, nevertheless, were the most powerful. Her voice was gentle but forceful as she addressed Palestine and the plight of its children. Every child deserves peace, freedom, and liberation, and Palestine is no exception," she shared.

Anuparna Roy added, "Despite the audience’s applause, even if it upsets my country, it’s what I must say."

 
 
 
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The Venice Film festival honuored both seasoned and up-and-coming filmmakers, emphasizing a range of stories and superb filmmaking. Anuparna Roy's victory establishes a precedent for Indian filmmakers hoping to get prominence on international stages and shows a change in the global film industry that welcomes fresh perspectives.