 "Sikkimese director Samten Bhutia's 'Tara: The Lost Star' selected for screening at Cannes Film Festival")
Gangtok, Sikkimese Director Samten Bhutia’s feature film ‘Tara: the Lost Star’ has been selected for market screening at the Cannes International Film Festival.
The film directed by Bhutia is produced by Sabitri Chettri, under the banner of SaDa Productions in association with Passang Mintok Films.
“With its compelling narrative, ‘Tara: The Lost Star’ is a feature film in Nepali Language which offers a window into the beliefs of Himalayas and Sikkim’s vibrant culture. It is a social drama film, starring local artists Shyama Shree Sherpa and Kiran Dahal, with the primary cast being Deoraj Sherpa, Loonibha Tuladhar, Shashikala Pradhan, Sushmita Bhujel, Basant Sharma, Anand Gurung and Timothy Rai,” the filmmakers said.
The film’s selection for market screening at ‘Marché Du Film, Cannes de Festival2024’ highlights the growing acclaim of regional cinema worldwide, they added.
“This achievement celebrates the talent and perseverance of the talent from the Himalayas. As the excitement builds for its Cannes debut, ‘Tara: The Lost Star’ promises to shine a spotlight on Sikkim’s burgeoning film industry like never before,” they said.
Congratulations to the team behind 'Tara: The Lost Star' for its debut at Cannes International Film Festival 2024, a remarkable achievement for Sikkim. This social drama promises to captivate global audiences, showcasing the vibrant culture and narratives of the Himalayas. It's a… pic.twitter.com/Hx3ufxqADV
— Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) (@PSTamangGolay) May 11, 2024
“With its compelling narrative, ‘Tara: The Lost Star’ is a feature film in Nepali Language which offers a window into the beliefs of Himalayas and Sikkim’s vibrant culture. It is a social drama film, starring local artists Shyama Shree Sherpa and Kiran Dahal, with the primary cast being Deoraj Sherpa, Loonibha Tuladhar, Shashikala Pradhan, Sushmita Bhujel, Basant Sharma, Anand Gurung and Timothy Rai,” the filmmakers said.
The film’s selection for market screening at ‘ Marché Du Film, Cannes de Festival2024 ’ highlights the growing acclaim of regional cinema worldwide, they added.
“This achievement celebrates the talent and perseverance of the talent from the Himalayas. As the excitement builds for its Cannes debut, ‘Tara: The Lost Star’ promises to shine a spotlight on Sikkim’s burgeoning film industry like never before,” they said.
Tamang added that,“The selection of our film for the market screening at the Marche Du Film, Cannes de Festival 2024, highlights the increasing recognition of regional cinema on the global stage.”
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