Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘The Fable’ Wins Big at Leeds International Film Festival!
Nov 15, 2024, 22:16 IST
A Triumph for Indian Cinema
The Fable is therefore very proud to have made history in Indian cinema by receiving the Best Film Award at the 38th Leeds International Film Festival in the United Kingdom with Manoj Bajpayee. Helmed by the ingénue filmmaker Raam Reddy and produced by Sikhya Entertainment, the flab has gone global, thus quelling the doubt of Indian stories being accepted globally.
An Academy-Award Qualifying Win
Academy Award qualifying event Leeds International Film Festival featured almost 250 films this year. In the face of such stiff market competition, The Fable was the winner. Director Raam Reddy expressed his heartfelt gratitude:
"Leeds is an extraordinary festival with such a sincere approach. To win the best film on a platform as big as this is a blessing for which I am grateful. This award is proof of our fantastic production team, who helped to turn this story into reality.”
Manoj Bajpayee’s Stellar Performance
The core character Dev has been played by the well-known actor Manoj Bajpayee, who expressed his happiness, He remarked, ‘I’m happy to notice how well The Fable is doing on a global level. This is one movie that makes any Indian cinema proud. Collaborating with Raam Reddy and a wonderful cast, including Priyanka Bose, Deepak Dobriyal & Tillotama Shome, has been a very fulfilling one.
Magic Realism Meets Indian Roots
The Fable unites the fascination of magical realism with an inherited Indian story. It is a horror film that explores a family’s life in a serene estate they live in, in particular, an apple tree farm. Due to the elaborate plot and vivid and talented actors, the film has received warm receptions at festivals all around the globe.
Accolades Galore
In addition to getting acclamation in Leeds, The Fable was initiated at the Berlinale Film Festival 2024 and received the Special Jury Mention at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Sikhya Entertainment’s Guneet Monga Kapoor said it was a testament to Indian cinema getting bigger out there.
A New Chapter for Indian Cinema
Thus, Indian cinema goes on charming the world with the film The Fable. It is a proud moment for us so many times like this shall be achieved in the coming future.
