Rumana Molla on her directorial debut: It is a little more satisfying because you are giving birth to something of your own

Actress, writer and filmmaker Rumana Molla is looking forward to the release of Minimum, her directorial debut, after winning Best Debut Director honours at the UK Asian Film Festival and Jagran Film Festival. The film explores themes of immigration, belonging and the expectations placed on women. Rumana also reflects on her first visit to the Cannes Film Festival, where she attended the Marché du Film screening of Lakadbaggha 2 as an associate producer. She discusses the creative fulfilment she finds in directing and shares her views on the growing presence of influencers at international film festivals.