The cannes film Festival, a prestigious event in the world of cinema, will be taking place in France from May 13 to 24, 2025. This year’s edition promises to be just as exciting, with some of the best films making their way to the Croisette. Among these is Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Home Bound’, which has been selected for the un certain Regard category.
Who is Neeraj Ghaywan?
Neeraj Ghaywan is an Indian film director and writer who has made a name for himself in the industry with several awards under his belt. His film ‘Masaan’, which features Vicky Kaushal in a pivotal role, has garnered significant attention and praise. ‘Home Bound’ is another film that showcases Ghaywan’s talent, and it’s no surprise that it’s been selected for the prestigious Cannes film festival.
Un certain regard: A prestigious category
The Un Certain Regard category is one of the most coveted slots at the Cannes Film Festival. It’s a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work, and it’s a testament to the film’s quality that ‘Home Bound’ has been selected here. This category is also known for pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling, and it’s exciting to see what Ghaywan has in store for audiences.
A record-breaking number of films
This year’s selection process saw a record-breaking 2,909 feature films screened. Thierry Fremaux, Delegate General of the Cannes Film Festival, announced this information at a press conference in Paris. This number is a testament to the festival’s reputation as a premier platform for showcasing new and innovative films.
Cannes 2024: A year of Oscar wins
Last year’s Cannes Film Festival saw a record number of Oscar nominations, with nine films winning awards. Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ was one of the standout winners, taking home five Academy Awards. This year’s festival promises to be just as exciting, with a diverse range of films selected for the main competition.
The films selected for Cannes 2025
The following is a list of some of the films selected for the main competition at Cannes 2025:
- Alpha
- Dossier 137
- The Eagle of the Republic
- Eddington
- Fourie
- The History of Sound
- La Petite Derniere
- The Mastermind
- Nouvelle Vague
- The Phoenician Scheme
- Renoir
- Romera
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- A Simple Accident
- Seurat
- Sound of Falling
- Two Prosecutors
- Young Mother
The films selected for Un Certain Regard
The following is a list of some of the films selected for the Un Certain Regard category:
- Aisha Can’t Fly Away
- Eleanor the Great
- Heads of Tails
- Home Bound
- Caravan
- L’Inconnu de la Grande Arche
- The Last One for the Road
- Metiers
- My Father’s Shadow
- The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo
- Once Upon a Time in Gaza
- A Pale View of the Hills
- Pillion
- The Plague
- The Promised Sky
- Urchin
- Talking of Indian actors, reportedly, Kiara Advani, Anushka Sharma and Deepika Padukone will be seen making an appearance at the Cannes red carpet this year.
Awards and accolades
The Cannes Film Festival is renowned for its prestigious awards, and this year is no exception. With 2,909 films screened, Thierry Fremaux announced that a record-breaking number of films will be eligible for awards.
Conclusion
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival promises to be an exciting event, with some of the best films making their way to the Croisette. Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Home Bound’ is just one of the many films that will be screened, and it’s no surprise that it’s been selected for the prestigious Un Certain Regard category. With a record-breaking number of films screened and a diverse range of films selected, this year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for film enthusiasts.
