Gurvinder Singh's Film 'Rehmat' Selected for the 79th Locarno Film Festival
Gurvinder Singh 的電影《Rehmat》入圍第 79 屆洛迦諾電影節
Introduction
The movie 'Rehmat', directed by Gurvinder Singh, has been chosen to compete in the Concorso Internazionale at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.
由 Gurvinder Singh 執導的電影《Rehmat》，獲選參加第 79 屆洛迦諾電影節的國際競賽單元。
Main Body
This selection is significant because it is the first time an Indian film has appeared in the festival's main competition since 2022. The film will premiere on August 6 and will compete for the Pardo d'Oro, which comes with a prize of CHF 75,000. Furthermore, 'Rehmat' has been nominated for the 'Pardo for Change'. This special award is given to thirteen films that address important social, ethical, or environmental issues, and it includes a grant of CHF 20,000 for the director.
這次入圍意義重大，因為這是自 2022 年以來，首部進入該電影節主競賽單元的印度電影。該片將於 8 月 6 日首映，並競逐金豹獎，獎金為 75,000 瑞士法郎。此外，《Rehmat》還獲提名「變革豹獎」。這個特別獎項頒給 13 部探討重要社會、倫理或環境問題的電影，導演可獲得 20,000 瑞士法郎的資助。
In terms of the story, the film is based on four short stories by Punjabi author Ajeet Cour. The plot follows three different stories in modern-day Punjab: a woman hiding an injured person, a family dealing with a missing father, and an elderly man who claims to be divine. The movie stars Naseeruddin Shah as a man returning to his home village after living in England for a long time, supported by actors Suvinder Vicky and Jaswant Zafar.
在故事情節方面，該片根據旁遮普作家 Ajeet Cour 的四篇短篇小說改編。劇情描述現代旁遮普的三個不同故事：一名女性收容傷者、一個家庭面對失蹤的父親，以及一名自稱是神的長者。電影由 Naseeruddin Shah 主演，飾演一名在英國居住許久後回到故鄉的男子，由演員 Suvinder Vicky 與 Jaswant Zafar 共同演出。
From a production side, the film is a joint project between India's Vahao Studio and Pavo Films from Paris. Arpana Caur helped develop the project as a producer and acted as a link between the director and her mother's writing. This is the fourth Punjabi-language feature film by Singh, who has previously won National Awards for Best Director and Best Punjabi Film.
在製作方面，該片是印度 Vahao Studio 與巴黎 Pavo Films 的合製項目。Arpana Caur 作為製片人協助開發此計畫，並在導演與其母親的著作之間扮演橋樑。這是 Singh 的第四部旁遮普語長片，他此前曾獲國家電影獎最佳導演與最佳旁遮普電影獎。
Conclusion
The film will be shown between August 5 and 15, and it is the only Indian entry in the main competition this year.
該片將於 8 月 5 日至 15 日期間上映，且為今年主競賽單元中唯一一部印度參賽作品。
Vocabulary Learning
🧩 The 'Connecting' Secret: Moving from Basic to Fluid
An A2 student usually says: "The film is in the festival. It is the first Indian film since 2022."
A B2 speaker connects these ideas to show relationship and logic. Let's look at how this article does it.
⚡ The Power Move: "Because" vs. "Significant because..."
In the text, we see: "This selection is significant because it is the first time..."
Instead of just stating a fact, the writer uses an Adjective + Because structure. This tells the reader why the information matters.
Try this shift:
- ❌ Basic: I am studying English. It is important for my job.
- ✅ B2 Bridge: My studies are crucial because they open doors to international jobs.
🔗 The 'Added Value' Word: Furthermore
Notice the word "Furthermore" in the second paragraph.
At A2, you probably use "and" or "also". At B2, you need "Transition Signals." Furthermore is a formal way to say: "Wait, there is more good news!"
Quick Tip: Use Furthermore or Moreover when you are writing an essay or a formal email to sound more professional and organized.
🛠️ Vocabulary Upgrade: Descriptive Verbs
Look at these three verbs from the text that change a simple sentence into a descriptive one:
- Address (instead of talk about): "Films that address important social issues."
- Claim (instead of say): "An elderly man who claims to be divine." (This suggests the speaker might be lying or mistaken—very B2 nuance!)
- Develop (instead of make/start): "Helped develop the project."
Summary for your growth: To reach B2, stop treating sentences like separate bricks. Start using connectors (Furthermore) and precise verbs (Address/Claim) to glue them together into a sophisticated wall of language.