Venice Winner Anuparna Roy Sets Sophomore Feature ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran· May 19, 2026 · 7:50 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 46 views

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Anuparna Roy, an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, has completed her second feature film titled 'Lovers in the Blue Night.' The film, which explores themes of love and survival among marginalized individuals in Mumbai, is set for an international festival run in late 2026. Roy's debut film won her the Horizons award for best director at the Venice Film Festival in 2025.

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▪Anuparna Roy won the Horizons award for best director at the Venice Film Festival in 2025.
▪'Lovers in the Blue Night' follows four migrants in Mumbai whose lives intersect around love and longing.
▪The film is produced by Vikas Kumar and Sharib Khan, who also co-produced Roy's debut film.
▪Neeraj Churi of Lotus Visual Productions joins as executive producer, highlighting the film's emotional depth.
▪Roy's first feature, 'Songs of Forgotten Trees,' received multiple accolades and screenings at international festivals.

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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 19, 2026 12:50am PT Venice Winner Anuparna Roy Sets Sophomore Feature ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Locarno Winners Reunite for Jesse Ball Adaptation ‘Silence Once Begun’ (EXCLUSIVE) 19 minutes ago Raindance Sets Full 34th Edition Lineup, Adds Best Horror Feature Prize as Festival Expands Competition Slate 24 hours ago Female Film Club Returns to Cannes With Expanded Short Film Fund (EXCLUSIVE) 24 hours ago See All Anuparna Roy Anuparna Roy, the Indian filmmaker who won the Horizons award for best director at Venice, has completed her second feature, “Lovers in the Blue Night,” targeting an international festival run in the second half of 2026.

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