Guwahati: Ahead of its official release for the screens on 28th June across the nation, Kooki a Hindi feature film made in Assam will be screened at Cannes Film Festival 2024. Kooki will be screened on the 21st of May at 11.30 AM (local time) at Palais H of Palais Cinema.
The producer of the film, Dr Junmoni Devi Khound expressed happiness over this development. “I am deeply honoured and grateful for the opportunity to screen my debut feature film, KOOKI, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2024. This platform not only celebrates cinematic art but also amplifies the voices that dare to speak on vital global issues. KOOKI addresses a topic that urgently demands international attention and dialogue, making its presentation at Cannes particularly significant. I believe that the subject matter of our film deserves a global audience, as it calls for awareness and impactful legal amendments. This opportunity is a dream come true for any filmmaker, and I am immensely thankful for the chance to bring our story to such a renowned stage.” said the producer.
Many well-known actors and artists working in the film industry have acted in the movie. A few of them are Ritisha Khound, Rajesh Tailang, Dipannita Sarma, Ritu Shivpuri, Devoleena Bhattacharya, Bodhisatwa Sarma, Kamal Lochan, Bibhuti Bhushan Hazarika, Preeti Kangkana, Ranjib Lal Borah and many others. Bollywood singers Suniddhi Chauhan, Divya Kumar, Mohammad Faiz and Krittika Sharma from Assam have lent their voices to three beautiful songs in the movie.
Director Pranab J Deka and the team have also expressed their happiness over the selection of their movie which will be screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Kooki opens on the big screen on 28 June. Kooki touches on the very sensitive topic dealing with the life of a victim of rape.
