A Hindi film from Assam, which narrates the trauma of a 16-year-old rape victim, to be screened marche du film During the Cannes Film Festival 2024.

The 116-minute feature film is scheduled to be screened at the Palais H on May 21, a little more than a month before its national release in June.

The Marché du Film is the business wing of the Cannes Festival, and is “the industry’s largest international gathering of film professionals”, according to its LinkedIn page.

The central character of the film is a Hindi-speaking girl who feels humiliated by the justice delivery system after undergoing gang rape and mental trauma.

Pranab J. Directed by Deka, the film showcases various elements of Assamese culture while narrating the life struggle of a raped minor.

Kuki Junmoni is the first feature film produced by Devi Khaund, who owns local streaming service Niri9.

“I am deeply honored by the opportunity to screen my first feature film at Cannes. This platform not only celebrates cinematic art but also amplifies voices that dare to speak on important global issues,” said Khaund.

Khound said, “I believe the subject of our film deserves a global audience, as it calls for awareness and impactful legal amendments.” Showcasing the unique stories and skills of Assamese filmmakers across the country.

The cast of the film includes Ritisha Khaund, Rajesh Tailang, Dipannita Sarma, Ritu Shivpuri, Devoleena Bhattacharya, Bodhisattva Sarma, Kamal Lochan, Vibhuti Bhushan Hazarika, Preeti Kangkana and Ranjib Lal Bora.

Bollywood singers Sunidhi Chauhan, Divya Kumar and Mohammed Faiz and Assam’s Kritika Sharma have lent their voices to three songs in the film.