Naman Ramachandran Outsider Pictures is bringing the critically acclaimed Indian Bengali-language film “Manikbabur Megh” (“The Cloud and the Man“) to U.S.
shores on Aug. 9. The film, which has been making waves in Bengal since its July 12 theatrical release, will initially open in Chicago and San Jose.
Directed by newcomer Abhinandan Banerjee, the film tells the story of Manik, a loner in Kolkata who forms an unlikely bond with a cloud.
The narrative explores themes of loneliness, connection and transformation. The film stars Chandan Sen in the lead role, supported by an ensemble including Debesh Roy Chowdhury and Bratya Basu. “The Cloud and the Man” has attracted considerable attention on the international festival circuit, screening at over 25 festivals including Tallinn Black Nights, Hong Kong, Edinburgh and Santa Barbara.
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