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Venice Premiere of 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' Draws Full House as Celluloid Dreams Boards Worldwide Sales

Anurag Kashyap's public endorsement boosts the Indian debut's profile in the Orizzonti competition.

Overview

  • Anuparna Roy’s first narrative feature had its world premiere in Venice’s Orizzonti competition as the section’s only Indian selection.
  • Celluloid Dreams acquired worldwide sales rights, positioning the film for additional festival play and international distribution talks.
  • Presented by Anurag Kashyap, the film received a packed screening and strong audience response at the 82nd Venice Film Festival.
  • The drama follows two migrant women in Mumbai whose shared living arrangement evolves into a delicate connection without revealing key plot turns.
  • Early coverage includes a first-look review noting evocative visuals and raising questions about narrative depth, reflecting initial critical scrutiny.