Suman Sen's 'Eka' selected for La Fabrique Cinema programme as part of Cannes

“Eka (Solo)”, the directorial debut of Suman Sen, has been selected in La Fabrique Cinema de l’Institut francais, a tailored programme helping talented young directors from emerging countries increase their international exposure, as part of the Cannes Film Festival. According to a press release, “Solo” has been selected alongside nine other projects from around the world, made by first and second-time feature filmmakers.

The Kolkata-set film, currently in the scripting stage, lays bare the decaying social, economic and cultural conditions of our society.

Also written by Sen, “Solo” follows Biplab, a 56-year-old long-term diabetic insurance agent whose frustration and hopelessness gives birth to a mass revolt in the city, which further gives rise to a powerful worldwide movement.