Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal's 'Girls Will Be Girls' to Release in France, UK

The  Indian film Girls Will Be Girls, which was directed by Shuchi Talati and produced by Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal is going to make its historic premier in France in this week and in the UK at the end of this month. What is extraordinary is that this has happened for an Indian film of this magnitude that has stirred the international community before it landed in its own country.

Girls Will Be Girls Triumphs at Sundance and Cannes 2024

Glowing on the success of the movie at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival where it emerged as the winner of the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic category, and the Special Jury Award for Acting awarded to Preeti Panigrahi for the lead role, “Girls Will Be Girls” has again drawn the attention of the world. The film was also premiered this year in the most renowned Cannes Film Festival as well as in Sundance UK chapter, marking its international recognition. The other major leading actress of ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is another Indie-darling actress Kani Kusruti who featured in Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’, the film that secured this year’s Cannes Grand Prix.

“Girls Will Be Girls” is a powerful drama about the teenage girl Mira, played by Preeti Panigrahi, and a strained relationship with her mother, as she and the woman, struggle to find their place in a confusing world on the verge of adulthood. Amid a plot of a rigorous educational institution in the Himalayas, the audience watches the transformation of a teenage passion through the prism of the patriarchal perspective on women’s sexuality. This touching storyline reveals such topics as the love and animosity of mothers and daughters, female assertiveness, and the awakening of the generations.

The film’s international release is something that Richa Chadha also echoed excitement about saying that “It is a moment of great pride for all of us to see Girls Will Be Girls ‘go global’ in such a warm fashion. ”

The achievement and the recognition that the ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ received not only demonstrate that the cast and especially the crew worked hard to create a unique and interesting movie, but also prove that the world needs more and more diverse and meaningful films. As a result, the film is relatable to all individuals as it depicts real life in it's true and raw form, portraying the relations, norms, and development of the characters, thus provoking the audience to think about important topics, such as individuality, independence, and the essence of interpersonal relations. It is heartening to see Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal as producers who have ensured that this real narrative comes alive and makes way for more meaningful and socially impactful stories to get made and reach the world. While ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ remains a piece that is still popular around the world, it is an excellent example of how entertainment can bring different nations together and play a significant role in eliminating prejudices among people.

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