Nepalese Debut Feature 'Elephants in the Fog' Set for World Premiere at Cannes
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The debut feature film 'Elephants in the Fog' will have its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, is an international co-production with distribution secured across multiple territories including France, Germany, Brazil, and Nepal.
Facts First
- World premiere at Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section
- Directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, whose short film 'Lori' received a Special Mention at Cannes in 2022
- International distribution secured across France, Germany, Austria, Brazil, and Nepal
- Produced by an international consortium including companies from Nepal, France, and Germany
- Plot follows a Kinnar community matriarch investigating her daughter's disappearance in a Nepalese forest village
What Happened
The debut feature film 'Elephants in the Fog' will have its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. The film is directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, whose short film 'Lori' received a Special Mention at the Short Film Competition at Cannes in 2022. Best Friend Forever is the international seller for the film, and distribution rights have been acquired for multiple territories: Arizona Distribution and Les Valseurs Distribution will co-distribute in France, missingFILM holds rights for Germany and Austria, Imovision picked up rights for Brazil, and The Tea Folks Films will handle domestic distribution in Nepal.
Why this Matters to You
If you follow international cinema, you may soon have access to a new Nepalese film in theaters or on streaming platforms. The film's selection at Cannes and its international distribution deals suggest it could appear at film festivals worldwide and eventually reach broader audiences through various distribution channels. The story explores themes of community and responsibility through a culturally specific lens, offering you a window into a Kinnar community in Nepal.
What's Next
The film will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it may attract further international attention and distribution interest. Following its festival run, the film is likely to be released in its secured territories, including France, Germany, Austria, Brazil, and Nepal. The director's previous recognition at Cannes suggests this debut feature could establish him as a filmmaker to watch on the international stage.