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The restored 4K restoration of filmmaker John Abraham's cult Malayalam film 'Amma Ariyan' was screened at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. It was attended by the film's lead actor, Joy Mathew, and editor Bina Paul, along with others.

Amma Ariyan was included by the British Film Institute (BFI) in its list of the 10 best Indian films ever made in 2001.

The renowned Malayalam film 'Amma Ariyan' is being showcased at Cannes Classics. This marks the film's return after a meticulous 4K restoration by the Film Heritage Foundation. The film, a radical voice in Indian cinema, was directed by John Abraham. Its unique production and distribution model involved direct public funding.

sumitra peries' 1978 film, Gehenu Lamai, is set to captivate audiences at the Cannes Film Festival after restoration. The Film Heritage Foundation shared archival reviews highlighting the film's original acclaim for its unique cinematic language and Peries' pioneering female perspective.

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