After Cannes glory, 'Manthan' set for theatrical re-release in June
The landmark Hindi film Manthan is set to make a comeback in theaters across the country, offering audiences another opportunity to appreciate its compelling narrative and societal significance. The film will be re-released in cinemas on June 1 and June 2 in 50 cities and 100 cinemas. Notably, the restored version of Manthan, directed by Shyam Benegal, recently received a five-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes: 'Manthan' was screened in the Classics section
The restored version of Manthan was showcased at Cannes as part of the Cannes Classics Section. The screening was graced by renowned figures such as Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Prateik Babbar. The presentation of the film at Cannes was facilitated by the Film Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. Apart from Shah, the film also starred late actors Amrish Puri, Smita Patil (Babbar's mother), and Girish Karnad.
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'Manthan': A milestone in Indian cinema's crowdfunding history
Manthan is a dramatized portrayal of the inception of India's remarkable dairy cooperative movement, which transformed India from a milk-deficient nation to the world's largest milk producer. This film holds the distinction of being India's first crowdfunded movie, produced by 5,00,000 dairy farmers who each contributed ₹2 toward its production! Manthan won two National Film Awards in 1977: for Best Feature Film in Hindi and for Best Screenplay, penned by Verghese Kurien and Vijay Tendulkar.
Shah reflected on 'Manthan' at Cannes
Veteran actor Shah shared his emotional experience at the Cannes screening of Manthan, nearly 50 years after its initial release. He expressed immense pride in being part of such a significant film and described his walk on the red carpet at Cannes as an unreal experience. He stated, "I felt very proud, prouder of this film than I have ever felt. I've always treasured this film very dearly to my heart." It's now streaming on ZEE5.
