Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know | Official Trailer | Cannes Official Selection 2024 | IFP

Official selection at the La Cinef Section of Cannes, Chidananda S Naik's Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know is a 15-minute film, centers on an elderly woman whose theft of the village's prized rooster throws the community into perpetual darkness, disrupting its harmony.

This act propels the villagers into a frantic search to recover the missing bird and restore sunlight. Filmed entirely at night, the movie exudes an air of mystery and intrigue.

Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know is inspired by a Kannada folktale that Chidananda has cherished since childhood. To his surprise, despite its popularity within Karnataka, he found that most people outside the state were unfamiliar with the story.

“My dream has been to transform the myths and folktales of India into cinematic experiences, and with such a wealth of stories waiting to be told, this short film feels like the perfect place to start.” shares the director.

IFP Proudly Presents the Trailer of the Film.

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[rajasab]

This short film qualified Oscars 2025🎉

[hanamantmunnolli]

Came here after the news of this short film qualified for Oscar 2025. The best thing is it is inspired by "Kannada folklore". Congratulations to the entire team.

[Haveagodday-wm]

I feel so proud to be Indian. India has million such stories and folk tales which deserve to be told with such passion and creativity.

[MuHeNeRadotcom]

congratulations to team for the first prize of La Cinef for Best Short at the Cannes Film Festival. Love from India

[oemmlio]

0:50 This reminded me of a scene from Akira Kurosawa's "Dreams". The trailer itself is very beautiful, and I'm so proud of the team. Congratulations ❤🎉

[somashekarakm]

ನಾವು ಚಿಕ್ಕವರಿರುವಾಗ ' ಅಜ್ಜಿಯ ಜಂಭ ' ಅಂತ ಕನ್ನಡ ಪಾಠ ಇತ್ತು, ಸೋಮನಹಳ್ಳಿ ಎಂಬ ಊರಲ್ಲಿ ಒಬ್ಬ ಅಜ್ಜಿ ಇದ್ಲು ಅಂತ ...

[mowiththeflow]

I think in the interest of the wider public and the richness of our culture, you need to release the whole film online (of course with the due promotion) as this is just a glimpse (and a very good one) of our culture and it needs to be experienced and enjoyed by everyone.

[indiakorea]

Congratulations team sunflowers were the first ones to know... m very proud to be kannadiga

[rameshnagaiah]

ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು ಸರ್. ಈ ಶಾರ್ಟ್ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ನೋಡಲು ಲಿಂಕ್ ಕಳುಹಿಸಿ

[pheonix]

Proud movement for India. Hope more such movies are made across India, highlighting the local culture, folk tales. ""koli kuge illa andra belk agalwa"

[ADI-rnvm]

Congratulations and thank you for bringing out our rich Indian culture out there. Proud of you. Wishing to be there someday❤

[nageshabg]

I'm eagerly waiting to watch this short movie!! Which was nominated for an oscar award ❤❤ congratulations team and Chidananda sir

[nikhilhabib]

That chorus “ yel koti yel koti yelu kotigyo”🥹
Mailar deva may bless you♥️ 0:18

[onkar]

❤ Production Designer Pranav Khot is My Classmate. One Like for Him ❤

[yogeshdr]

Just read the news in newspaper that this movie is a eligible for oscar award in the category of Live action short film 🎥.

[theindianbotakshaybhardwaj]

Full short film please... Dying to watch this

[vvvbbb]

ಕನ್ನಡದ ಒಂದು ಕಿರುಚಿತ್ರ Cannes Film festival ನ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಚಿತ್ರ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಗೆದ್ದಿರುವುದು ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ ಬಹು ಸಂತೋಷದ ವಿಷಯವಾಗಿದೆ

[onlineealex]

Hearty wishes to this kannada film from tamilnadu❤

[r.kannan]

I congrats the team. My request is as a audience we want to watch the film and where to watch.

[radhikaravindranath]

Heartiest congratulations to Sri Chidananda S Naik and team. 👏👏👏