Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Sumi Baghel's Debut at Venice Film Festival
Actress Sumi Baghel's first movie, 'Songs of Forgotten Trees,' was shown at a big film festival in Venice, Italy.
It's a very important moment for her career!
In the film, she plays a quiet woman named Shweta.
Baghel worked hard to understand her character, even talking to someone who grew up in an orphanage.
She learned a lot from the director, Anuparna Roy, who helped her act.
She also met the famous filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who gave her good advice.
This event is a reward for her hard work and passion for telling stories.
Sumi Baghel's debut film, "Songs of Forgotten Trees," premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
The film is the only Indian film featured in the Orizzonti section.
Baghel plays the lead role of Shweta, a quiet and introverted woman.
Baghel credits director Anuparna Roy for helping her develop as an actress.
Baghel met Anurag Kashyap at the event.
- Who
- Sumi Baghel
- What
- Her debut film premiered at Venice Film Festival.
- When
- Premiered September 13, 2025.
- Where
- Venice Film Festival in the Orizzonti section.
- Why
- To showcase the film and advance Baghel's acting career.
- Film Title
- Songs of Forgotten Trees
- Lead Actress
- Sumi Baghel
- Festival
- Venice Film Festival
- Section
- Orizzonti
- Director
- Anuparna Roy
- Presented by
- Anurag Kashyap