Indian filmmaker Sanjana Kapoor has won the prestigious Palme d’Or for Short Films at Cannes 2025 for her drama “Between Sands.” The film explores gender identity and migration in rural Rajasthan through evocative visuals and non-linear narrative. Critics praised Kapoor’s storytelling and cinematography. The film will premiere at film festivals in Toronto and London later this year. This award marks India’s second Palme d’Or win at Cannes.