Purulia-Born Filmmaker Anuparna Roy Wins Best Director Award at Venice Film Fest; Bats for Palestinian Kids

Purulia-born filmmaker Anuparna Roy wins best director award at Venice film fest; bats for Palestinian kids

Anuparna Roy, a debut filmmaker from Purulia, won Best Director at the 82nd Venice Film Festival's Orizzonti section for 'Songs of Forgotten Trees,' inspired by her childhood in Bengal. She is the first Indian director to receive this award.

Venice Film Festival announces awards winners, including Benny Safdie for ’Smashing Machine’

VENICE, Italy (AP) -- The 82nd Venice Film Festival is coming to a close with an awards ceremony Saturday that has repeatedly turned to the war in Gaza. The prizes include nods for acting, directing and best picture, called the Golden Lion.

Emily Blunt was determined 'to do right' by character in The Smashing Machine

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