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This Article is From May 19, 2012

I Am Kalam director Nila's second film screened at Cannes market

<i>I Am Kalam</i> director Nila's second film screened at Cannes market
London: I Am Kalam director Nila MadhabPanda's second film Jalpari-The Desert Mermaid, which dealswith the issue of female foeticide, was shown at the CannesFilm Festival market section.

After the screening, the adventure thriller was laudedwith a standing ovation by the buyers and audience from aroundthe world.

"My new film could not be completed in time, so I couldnot send it for official selection in Cannes. We brought itto the market and got a fantastic response here. Got invitefrom many festivals. Indian children cinema has now lot ofinterest in foreign market," Panda said in a statement.

The story revolves around the adventures andmisadventures of borther-sister duo Shreya and Sam from thecity, who visit their fathers village which is bereft of waterand women.

The film takes an interesting turn when the children turnthe dull village into a land of enchantment and mischief.

The film stars Tannishtha Chatterjee, Varun Badola,Parvin Dabas, Lehar Khan, Krishang Trivedi, Suhasini Mulay andothers.

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