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Lots of stories to explore in India: PM Modi

The PM expresses happiness about India’s participat­ion as a ‘country of honour’ at Cannes

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 17 said India has a lot of stories to be explored and asked internatio­nal filmmakers to benefit from the seamless possibilit­ies to make movies in the country. In a message, he expressed happiness about India’s participat­ion as a ‘country of honour’ at the ‘Marche du Films’ held alongside the Cannes Film festival.

“As India celebrates its 75th year of Independen­ce, the 75th anniversar­y of Cannes Film Festival, as well as 75 years of Indofrench diplomatic ties, enhance the pride and joy associated with the momentous milestones,” Modi said.

He noted India was the largest film-producing country in the world with a rich heritage and cultural diversity being its strengths.

“We have a lot of stories to be explored. India truly possesses the immense potential to become the content hub of the world,” Modi said.

He said the government was steadfast in its efforts towards furthering ease of doing business in the film sector.

“From facilitati­ng internatio­nal film co-production­s to ensuring a single-window clearance mechanism for permission­s for filming across the country, India offers seamless possibilit­ies to filmmakers of the world,” Modi said.

“Our spellbindi­ng locations, technologi­cal prowess in film making and talent of young men and women provide a perfect backdrop for filmmakers,” he said.

Modi said it was heartening to note that a Satyajit Ray film has been restored for screening in the ‘Cannes Classic Section’ as India celebrates the birth centenary of the legendary filmmaker.

He noted that startups from India will showcase their strengths at the Cannes Film Festival. He said the India Pavilion will display facets of Indian cinema and promote internatio­nal partnershi­ps and learnings.

As a major highlight of India’s participat­ion at this edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the world premiere of ‘Rocketry’, produced by R Madhavan, is scheduled to be showcased at the Palais des Festivals of the market screening on May 19.

I&B Minister Anurag Thakur is leading the Indian delegation, comprising top personalit­ies from the entertainm­ent sector to Cannes.

Narendra Modi noted India was the largest film-producing country in the world with a rich heritage and cultural diversity being its strengths

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