Nandita Das is a phenomenal Indian actress and filmmaker who has her work spread across 10 different languages in 40 feature films. She has appeared in more than 50 film festivals, including 4 times at Cannes! She’s the best person to ask about the importance and crux of prestigious film festivals like these.
With everyone debating about the best and the least dressed celebrities at the festival and describing their blingy, luxurious outfits, people have forgotten what Cannes really is about. That’s where Nandita Das comes in as an eye-opener and gives us a wake-up call about why it’s celebrated in the first place.
Before we dive into what Das said, let’s first briefly look at the origin of the Cannes. It’s been over 70 years since it first began. It’s natural for events to deviate from their original purpose when it has existed for so long. Founded in 1946. Its central purpose was to become a colliding platform for all artists who wish to prosper in the field of entertainment but lack the resources. From high-ranked international movies to independent short films, Cannes has proved its inclusivity by giving a stage to all.
Speaking of Nandita, she says Cannes is not about clothes – but about films. She implies that her main focus isn’t how eye-catching she’s dressed – she chooses to appear in Saris – her go-to garment. She has posted a number of images from Cannes in the past – 2005, 2013. 2016 and 2018. This year, she’s sad to express that she missed the biggest film festival in the world.
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