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Nepali film 'Elephant in the Fog' wins Jury Prize at Cannes, hailed as historic achievement

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The Nepali film 'Elephant in the Fog,' directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, has won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic achievement for Nepali cinema. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, stated that Nepal's presence and recognition at the festival have elevated the stature of the nation's film and creative industries on a global stage.

  • The film received an approximately eight-minute standing ovation following its premiere at the festival.
  • Sunita Dangol attended the festival at the invitation of Cannes Mayor David Lisnard and invited him to the Kathmandu Film Festival.
  • Kathmandu Metropolitan City aims to leverage international knowledge and experience to foster balanced development within its creative sector through film festivals.
  • The film's success is seen as a significant step in establishing the Nepali film industry internationally, with the government committed to promoting high-quality films.
  • International critics and filmmakers, including Anurag Kashyap, have praised 'Elephant in the Fog' for its sensitive portrayal of marginalized communities and its powerful storytelling.

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