Nepali film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ premieres at Cannes 2026, earns global praise
▸ Part of: Nepali film 'Elephant in the Fog' wins Jury Prize at Cannes, hailed as historic achievement
The Nepali film 'Elephants in the Fog,' directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, receiving an 8-minute standing ovation and international acclaim. The film, a co-production involving Nepal, France, Germany, Brazil, and Norway, marks Shah's directorial debut and is the first Nepali feature selected for the prestigious "Un Certain Regard" section. Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap praised the film, and international critics highlighted its sensitive portrayal of identity and marginalized communities.
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