Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Anuparna Roy Discusses Film, Wins, and New Projects
Imagine a movie director named Anuparna Roy who won a big award at a film festival!
Her movie, "Songs of Forgotten Trees," got her the prize for best director.
The movie is about two women who are romantically involved, inspired by her grandmother and stepdaughter.
She also shared details about her next film, a period drama set in the 1930s in British Bengal.
She spent over two years making her award-winning film and is now planning her next project.
Anuparna Roy won the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival.
Roy's winning film was "Songs of Forgotten Trees," which is 77 minutes long.
The film took over two years to make, with extensive post-production.
The film is a story about a romantic relationship between two women.
Roy is planning a period drama set in 1930s British Bengal.
- Who
- Anuparna Roy
- What
- Won Best Director at Venice Film Festival and discussed her film and future projects.
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- Venice Film Festival
- Why
- To share details about her film and future work after receiving the award.
Anuparna Roy's movie
Media's misconception
Film plot
Anuparna Roy's movie
A romantic story of two women sharing a flat.
Media's misconception
Portrayed as a story of sisterhood.
- Director
- Anuparna Roy
- Award
- Orizzonti Award for Best Director, Venice Film Festival
- Winning Film
- Songs of Forgotten Trees
- Film Length
- 77 minutes
- Next Film
- Period drama set in 1930s British Bengal
