Prior to its official nationwide release on June 28, Kooki, a Hindi feature film made in Assam, will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2024.
The screening of Kooki is scheduled for May 21 at Palais H, an official release mentioned on Saturday.
Additionally, it showcases different elements of Assamese culture alongside the struggle of the main character.
Producer Khound, who owns Niri9, a local streaming service, expressing her happiness said, “I am deeply honoured and grateful for the opportunity to screen my debut feature film, ‘Kooki’, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. This platform not only celebrates cinematic art but also amplifies the voices that dare to speak on vital global issues.”
“I believe that the subject matter of our film deserves a global audience, as it calls for awareness and impactful legal amendments,” Khound added.
She further informed that the reason behind choosing Hindi as the language is to cater to all audiences breaking regional barriers and highlight the capabilities of Assamese Filmmakers.
Kooki narrates about the central character of the film who is anon-Assamese girl, who feels let down by the justice delivery system after she is gang-raped and undergoes mental trauma.
As per information, the film is backed by talented Assamese and Bollywood actors and singers including Ritisha Khound, Rajesh Tailang, Dipannita Sarma, Devoleena Bhattacharya, Kamal Lochan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mohammad Faiz, Kritika Sharma among others.
