The board organized this program, calling the victory of 'Elephants in the Fog' a historic achievement in the international journey of Nepali cinema.
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The Film Development Board has given a grand welcome to the filmmakers who returned after winning the Jury Prize at Cannes. Minister for Information and Communications Vikram Timalsina welcomed ‘Elephants in the Fog’ director Avinash Bikram Shah, producer Anup Poudel and artist Pushpa Thing Lama with food and garlands at Tribhuvan Airport on Monday morning. The team was welcomed by playing musical instruments. The board organized this program, calling the victory of ‘Elephants in the Fog’ a historic achievement in the international journey of Nepali cinema. The board organized a press conference at the airport and congratulated the production team. The board has also decided to give them Rs 250,000. ‘What more can the government do than that, we can decide by sitting down,’ said Minister Timalsina, ‘Thank you Elephants in the Fog, for this achievement.’ This is definitely a great act of introducing the nation. It has made the name of the nation even higher.'
'I am very happy. I have never received such a warm welcome. I am very happy. I am also excited,' said director Shah.
This film won the Jury Prize for 'On Certain Regard' at the 79th Cannes. This category is important after the main competition, and this award is also the second highest achievement for 'On Certain Regard'.
Earlier, Shah's short film 'Lori' received a special mention at 'Cannes'. At that time, his win was not so much talked about.
