Cannes, France — Acclaimed filmmaker Nandita Das is no stranger to the world of jury duty, having brought her expertise to various prestigious film festivals over the years. Her notable experience includes serving on juries at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005 and 2013, where she contributed to the main competition and also the Cinéfondation & Short Films categories.
In addition to her contributions at Cannes, Das has participated in several international film festivals as a jury member. Her roles included evaluating films in 2007 at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the Marrakech International Film Festival in 2009, and the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2015. Most recently, she was part of the jury at the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2023. Das is set to preside over the jury at the upcoming seventh edition of the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt in 2024.
Das’s contributions to cinema and culture have not gone unnoticed; she has been honored with the Chevalier title from the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, reflecting her significant impact on the arts.
Her latest directorial venture, “Zwigato,” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022. The film features Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami and has garnered attention for its storytelling and performances, reaffirming Das’s position as a prominent voice in the industry.
As Das continues to engage with global cinema through her jury roles and directorial projects, her influence on the film community remains profound. With each festival and film, she contributes to the ongoing conversation about art, culture, and the importance of diverse narratives in storytelling.
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