Two Marathi films, Jeev – The Creature and April May 99, have been selected for the film market section of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France.
The announcement was made by Swati Mhase Patil, Managing Director of the Maharashtra Film, Theatre and Cultural Development Corporation, which functions under the state’s Cultural Affairs Department. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar congratulated the teams.
Directed by Ravindra Jadhav, Jeev – The Creature explores the traditions and customs of the tribal Konkani community in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, April May 99, directed by Rohan Mapuskar, revolves around friendship, the beginnings of love, self-discovery, and nostalgic memories of summer vacations.
The Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to be held from 12th to 23rd next month in France. A panel of experts, including Chhaya Kadam, Amol Parchure, Trupti Bhoir, Bhausaheb Karhade and Vijay Khochikar, was involved in the selection process.
