Archive · 3 Sep 2025
'Songs of Forgotten Trees' Explores Women's Bond
Anuparna Roy's film, 'Songs of Forgotten Trees,' premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
The movie is about two women who share a flat in Mumbai and form a close friendship.
It explores their lives, challenges, and the bond they create.
The film's inspiration comes from Roy's personal experiences.
Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel, both aspiring actresses, star in the film.
Roy aimed to portray the characters' experiences without the usual male perspective.
The story reflects challenges Roy faced in her own life, including issues with her building society during the film's production.
It is the only Indian film in the competitive Orizzonti category.
Anuparna Roy's debut film, 'Songs of Forgotten Trees,' premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
The film focuses on two migrant women sharing an apartment in Mumbai.
The movie explores the evolving bond between the women.
Roy drew inspiration from her own life experiences.
The film is the only Indian entry in the Orizzonti (Horizons) Competition.
- Who
- Anuparna Roy, Naaz Shaikh, Sumi Baghel
- What
- Film 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' premiered
- When
- Premiered August 27
- Where
- Venice Film Festival
- Why
- Selected for Orizzonti competition
- Film Title
- Songs of Forgotten Trees
- Director
- Anuparna Roy
- Main Actors
- Naaz Shaikh, Sumi Baghel
- Genre
- Multi-lingual indie film
- Runtime
- 77 minutes
- Premiered At
- Venice Film Festival
- Competition Category
- Orizzonti (Horizons)
Sources
Anurag Kashyap-Backed 'Songs of Forgotten Trees’ Packs a Full House at Venice Premiere; Filmmaker Calls It 'A Proud Moment for India'
Anurag Kashyap’s 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' opens to packed audience at Venice Film Festival
Anuparna Roy’s ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’ premieres to full house at Venice Festival