12 Indian Films Nominated For Palme d'Or

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All We Imagine as Light (2024)

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Swaham (1994)

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Ghare Baire (1984)

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Kharij (1983)

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Garm Hava (1974)

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Devi (1962)

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Parash Pathar (1958)

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Gotoma the Buddha (1957)

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Do Bigha Zamin (1954)

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Awaara (1953)

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Amar Bhoopali (1952)

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Neecha Nagar (1946)

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