NEW DELHI, June 7 -- At this year's Marche du Film, held during the iconic Cannes Film Festival, a deeply moving documentary titled I Am, I Can by director Ajay Chitnis was screened to an international audience.

The film, centered on the multifaceted life ofMinu Bakshi, is a tribute to a woman who has seamlessly woven together roles as asinger, poet, professor, author, and philanthropist crafting a journey defined by passion, resilience, and purpose. Screened atPalais B on May 14, the documentary formed part of India's presence at Cannes, represented by theIndian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA).

The film's inclusion at one of the world's most prestigious film markets reflected growing interest in stories rooted in Indian c...