Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev's short film 'Ali' has been officially recognized by the social media platforms of the prestigious Festival de Cannes, marking a proud moment for the country's film industry.

The announcement was made on Friday through the festival's official Facebook and Instagram accounts, listing 'Ali' among the 11 films selected for the Short Film Competition at Cannes 2025.

A total of 4,781 films were submitted, out of which 9 fiction and 2 animated films were chosen. Five of the selected works were directed by women.

The Cannes post on its official Facebook and Instagram pages stated, "The films of the Short Film Competition #Cannes2025 in pictures. The Palme d'Or of the short film will be awa...