New Delhi, May 8 -- Shyam Benegal's Manthan, the award-winning 1976 feature film produced by 5 lakh dairy farmers of Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), has been selected for screening at the 77th Cannes Film Festival 2024.

The GCMMF, which sells milk and milk products under the brand name Amul, is celebrating its golden jubilee. To commemorate the milestone, the Federation joined hands with the Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, to restore Manthan in 4K.

The 4K restoration of Manthan has been selected for the official red-carpet world premiere at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in May. Noteworthily, Manthan is the only Indian film to be selected under the Cannes Classic section of the festiva...