The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released the lineup of films that will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. These include The world premiere of R Madhavan starrer Rocketry which is also directed by him. While Rocketry- The Nambi Effect (Hindi, English, Tamil) will be premiered at Palais K, the other movies will be screened at the Olympia theatre.
The movies, to be screened at the 75th edition of the film festival are as below: Rocketry – The Nambi Effect, Godavari, Alpha Beta Gamma, Boomba Ride, Dhuin and Tree Full of Parrots.
Rocketry – The Nambi Effect is a retelling of Nambi Narayanan’s life story as it unravels in an interview by the celebrated superstar and Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, on a TV program. Like many great minds, Nambi is also deeply flawed, his genius and obsession earning him enemies and detractors, thus making him a compelling modern protagonist. Beyond serving as a treatise for the vindication of quiet achievers in society, the film also challenges the audience to take up the responsibility of recognising, and celebrating the special contributors, whether it be a Nambi Narayanan or a teacher educating poor kids, soldiers at the border, doctors serving in remote villages, or volunteers helping the needy. It also raises a powerful question – why aren’t we standing up collectively to defend our innocent and powerless against the hegemony of the powers that be? For every Nambi, there are thousands of silent achievers fighting for justice.
