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Abhishek Pathak and Sandeep Francis' film 'Switch Off' selected for Paris L’Étrange Festival
✍️ bollywoodhungama.com
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 08:49 AM
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The Indian movie 'Switch Off', produced by Abhishek Pathak and Sandeep Francis, has been officially chosen for the L’Étrange Festival in Paris.
The independent Hindi‑language film "Switch Off", co‑produced by veteran producer Abhishek Pathak and filmmaker Sandeep Francis, has secured a slot at the L’Étrange Festival held in Paris. The selection places the movie among a curated lineup of unconventional and genre‑bending works that the festival showcases each year.
Organisers of L’Étrange, known for spotlighting avant‑garde cinema from around the world, announced the inclusion of "Switch Off" in a press release earlier this week. The film, which blends thriller elements with social commentary, will be screened to an international audience of critics, distributors and cinephiles.
The selection is seen as a significant milestone for the creators, offering exposure beyond the Indian market and potential opportunities for overseas distribution. Pathak and Francis expressed enthusiasm about presenting their work on a global stage and highlighted the festival’s reputation for championing bold storytelling.
"Switch Off" is slated for its Paris showing in the festival’s upcoming program, with further details on screening dates to be released by the event’s official website.
Organisers of L’Étrange, known for spotlighting avant‑garde cinema from around the world, announced the inclusion of "Switch Off" in a press release earlier this week. The film, which blends thriller elements with social commentary, will be screened to an international audience of critics, distributors and cinephiles.
The selection is seen as a significant milestone for the creators, offering exposure beyond the Indian market and potential opportunities for overseas distribution. Pathak and Francis expressed enthusiasm about presenting their work on a global stage and highlighted the festival’s reputation for championing bold storytelling.
"Switch Off" is slated for its Paris showing in the festival’s upcoming program, with further details on screening dates to be released by the event’s official website.