FTII Student Film Wins ‘La Cinef’ Award at 77th Cannes Film Festival

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"Sunflowers were the first ones to know" directed by Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) student Chidananda S Naik wins the ‘La Cinef’ Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

An Overview of the News

• Official announcement of the award was made during the festival, marking a historic moment for Indian Cinema.

• Indian films have been gaining international acclaim, with FTII leading the way.

Team and Credits:

• Chidananda S Naik directed the film, Suraj Thakur handled the cinematography, Manoj V edited it, and Abhishek Kadam managed the sound.

FTII’s Success at Cannes:

• FTII has consistently performed well at Cannes, with its students’ films being screened at the festival in recent years.

• Previous success includes the award-winning film ‘CATDOG’ at the 73rd Cannes Film Festival.

Indian Representation:

• The 77th Cannes Film Festival featured multiple entries from India across various categories.

• Notable alumni such as Payal Kapadia, Maisam Ali, Santosh Sivan, and Chidananda S Naik received recognition.

Film Synopsis:

• "Sunflowers were the first ones to know" revolves around an elderly woman's act of stealing the village’s rooster, leading to chaos within the community.

• To retrieve the rooster, a prophecy is invoked, resulting in the old lady’s family being exiled.