Paris, France – May 15, 2024 – Capricci Cinema, in collaboration with Anna Films
Shillong, is thrilled to announce the unprecedented release of the critically acclaimed
Garo film Rapture, directed by the visionary Dominic Megam Sangma, across more
than 100 theatres in France. This landmark event marks the first time a film from
Meghalaya, India, has achieved such widespread distribution in French cinemas,
highlighting a significant milestone in the global recognition of Garo cinema.
Produced by Anna Films Shillong, Rapture has captivated audiences worldwide with
its poignant storytelling and striking cinematography, delving into the deep cultural
and spiritual realms of the Garo community. Dominic Megam Sangma's direction
brings a unique and authentic voice to the forefront of world cinema, and this
extensive release in France is a testament to the universal appeal and artistic
excellence of his work.
Capricci Cinema is also proud to announce that Rapture has received a prestigious
label from the GNCR (Groupement National des Cinémas de Recherche), a collective
of arthouse exhibitors. This recognition will enable us to obtain greater distribution
and visibility for the film, ensuring it reaches an even wider audience. Following the
initial phase, a further 64 cinemas will be showing the film over the next few weeks,
and we hope to add many more.
Starting in major cities and prestigious theatres across France, the first phase of the
release includes the following locations:
Paris – MK2 Beaubourg
Paris – Le Reflet Medicis
Paris – Le Lincoln
Avignon – Utopia
Bayonne – L'Atalante
Belfort – Kinépolis
Bordeaux – Utopia Saint-Siméon
Boulogne-Billancourt – Le Landowski
Brive-la-Gaillarde – Le Rex
Chambéry – CinéMalraux
Clermont-Ferrand – Le Rio
Dijon – L'Eldorado
Grenoble – Le Méliès
Guingamp – Les Korrigans
Hérouville-Saint-Clair – Café des Images
La Rochelle – La Coursive
La Roche sur Yon – Le Concorde
Lyon – Lumière Bellecour
Marseille – Les Variétés
Metz – Le Klub
Montpellier – Diagonal Capitole
Montreuil – Le Méliès
Nancy – Caméo Commanderie
Nantes – Le Katorza
Nice – Jean-Paul Belmondo
Orléans – Les Carmes
Paul – Le Méliès
Poitiers – Le Dietrich
Quimper – Le Katorza
Rouen – Omnia République
Saint-Brieuc – Club 6
Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône – Utopia
Strasbourg – Star
Toulouse – American Cosmograph
Tours – Le Studio
Vallet – Le Cep
This historic release of Rapture not only showcases the richness of Garo culture but
also marks a significant achievement for Indian cinema on an international scale.
Capricci Cinema and Anna Films Shillong are proud to facilitate this cultural exchange
and invite audiences in France to experience the profound and moving narrative of
Rapture.