24
May
The 78th Cannes Film Festival witnessed a historic moment as the 4K restored version of Satyajit Ray’s 1970 classic, Aranyer Din Ratri, was screened under the Cannes Classics section. The film, which explores themes of urban escapism, class dynamics, and self-discovery, received a standing ovation from the audience, reaffirming Ray’s enduring legacy in world cinema. Veteran actors Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal, who were part of the original ensemble cast, attended the screening alongside acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson, a long-time admirer of Ray’s work. The restoration was spearheaded by Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation, in collaboration with Film Heritage Foundation,…
