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Nepali film 'Elephants in the Fog' wins Jury Prize at Cannes
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Nepali film 'Elephants in the Fog' wins Jury Prize at Cannes

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nepali film "Elephants in the Fog" won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • Director Abinash Bikram Shah previously received a Special Mention at Cannes for his short film "Lori."
  • The festival also announced winners for the main Un Certain Regard Prize, Special Jury Prize, Best Actor, and Best Actress awards.

Nepali film "Elephants in the Fog" earned the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, this marks a significant international recognition for Nepali cinema.

Shah is no stranger to Cannes, having previously won a Special Mention award for his short film "Lori." This latest accolade further cements his reputation on the global stage.

The Un Certain Regard section, known for showcasing unique and often unconventional films, saw "Elephants in the Fog" recognized for its artistic merit. The festival also celebrated other winners, including Austrian director Sandra Wollner for "Everytime," French director Louis Clici for "Iron Boy," and actors Bradley Fiomona Dembeacet, Marina de Tavira, Daniela Marín Navarro, and Mariángel Villegas for their performances in "Congo Boy" and "Siempre Soy Tu Animal Materno," respectively.

The Cannes Film Festival concluded on May 24, with the main competition winners also announced.

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