Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Anuparna Roy Returns to Venice Festival
Anuparna Roy, an Indian filmmaker, is going back to the Venice International Film Festival.
This time, her film 'Lovers In The Blue Light' is selected for the Orizzonti section.
This is a big deal because last year, she was the first Indian to win Best Director there.
Her new film is also set in Mumbai, like her first one.
Some people support her work, while others might criticize it.
Anuparna Roy returns to Venice International Film Festival with 'Lovers In The Blue Light'.
Film selected in the Orizzonti section, the second most important competition segment.
Backed by Vikas Kumar, Sharib Khan, Bibhanshu Rai, and Romil Modi.
Set in Mumbai, similar to her debut film 'Songs of Forgotten Trees'.
First Indian filmmaker to win Best Director at Venice Festival last year.
- Who
- Anuparna Roy
- What
- Return to Venice International Film Festival with 'Lovers In The Blue Light'
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Venice International Film Festival
- Why
- To showcase her second feature film in the Orizzonti section
Supporters of Anuparna Roy
Critics of Anuparna Roy
Quality of the Film
Supporters of Anuparna Roy
Praise the artistic and narrative quality of 'Lovers In The Blue Light'.
Critics of Anuparna Roy
Criticize the film for lacking originality or depth.
- Film Title
- Lovers In The Blue Light
- Director
- Anuparna Roy
- Festival
- Venice International Film Festival
- Section
- Orizzonti
- Backers
- Vikas Kumar, Sharib Khan, Bibhanshu Rai, Romil Modi
- Setting
- Mumbai
