Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize
Summary
Elephants in the Fog, a Nepali film by Abinash Bikram Shah, won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic first for Nepali cinema.
Key Points
- Elephants in the Fog won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22.
- It is the first Nepali film to be selected and awarded in the Cannes Un Certain Regard section.
- The film explores transgender women's lives and trans acceptance in Nepal.
- The film received an over 8-minute standing ovation during its Cannes premiere and has been praised internationally.
