By Admin 
Indian director Anuparna Roy achieved a big place on Saturday. He received the Best Director Award in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice Film Festival. This award was given for his first film ‘Songs of Forgotton Trees’. This film was presented by Anurag Kashyap.
Victory dedicated to women around the world
Anuparna Roy dedicated his victory to women around the world. In a statement from Venice, he said, “This film is for every woman who has been silenced, ignored. Hopefully, not only in cinema but also outside, this victory will give voice, stories, more strength to women.
Indian film selected in Orizzonti section
‘Songs of Fortygotton Trees’ was the only Indian film selected in the Orizzonti section of Venice Film Festival this year. The film won the hearts of both the audience and the jury at the festival. Director Anuparna Roy became emotional as soon as the award was received and he dedicated this honor to his country. Naz Sheikh and Sumi Baghel starrer This film has been produced by Bibbhanshu Rai, Romil Modi and Ranjan Singh. The story revolves around the life of two women in Mumbai.
‘It was never easy to make this film’
The three producers of the film also jumped with joy on this big victory. Producer Bibbhanshu Rai said, ‘It was never easy to make this film. We had to go through many difficulties, difficult days. But we did not give up, because this story was necessary to reach the world.
At the same time, producer Romil Modi said that supporting women like Anuparna is not just an option, but responsibility. “He further said,” His stories have so much strength, truth and heart association, which are more effective than today’s repeated war-based stories. This film is my way to stand with them, and for every woman whose voice should be heard. “
Ranjan Singh said that Anuparna played full honesty with the idea of her first pitted human drama and made the same film that she wanted to make. He further said, “This victory is the biggest proof that if someone tells the story with his true dedication and faith, then it reaches the hearts of people all over the world.”
About Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival 2025 ended on Saturday. This time the Golden Lion Award was received by the American Indian Indian Indi film ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’. Tunisian film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, which showed Gaza Sangharsh and got a standing ovation for 22 minutes at the festival. He was second. Hollywood director Beni Safi received the Best Director Award for Dwayne Johnson’s film ‘The Smashing Machine’.