Archive · 23 Jul 2025
'Songs of Forgotten Trees' to Premiere at Venice Film Fest
Imagine two women in Mumbai, trying to make their way in the big city.
One is an actress, the other has a corporate job.
They end up sharing an apartment and find they have a lot in common, even though their lives are different.
A new movie called 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' tells their story and is going to a big film festival in Venice, Italy.
A famous filmmaker, Anurag Kashyap, is helping to present the movie because he wants to support new talent.
The director made the film to show the struggles of people often overlooked in movies.
Anurag Kashyap joins 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' as presenter.
The film will premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.
It's the only Indian film selected for the Orizzonti section.
'Songs of Forgotten Trees' follows two migrant women in Mumbai.
The film is directed by debutant Anuparna Roy, starring Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel.
- Who
- Anurag Kashyap, Anuparna Roy, Naaz Shaikh, Sumi Baghel.
- What
- Anurag Kashyap is presenting the Indian film 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' at the Venice International Film Festival.
- When
- The 82nd Venice International Film Festival runs from August 27 to September 6.
- Where
- Venice, Italy.
- Why
- Kashyap supports new talent and the film highlights stories of marginalized people.
- Film Title
- Songs of Forgotten Trees
- Director
- Anuparna Roy
- Presenter
- Anurag Kashyap
- Starring
- Naaz Shaikh, Sumi Baghel
- Festival
- Venice International Film Festival
- Section
- Orizzonti