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Oscar‑nominated filmmaker Shaunak Sen documents his cancer battle
✍️ The Straits Times
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 04:34 PM
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Indian Oscar‑nominated filmmaker Shaunak Sen is turning his personal fight with cancer into a cinematic project, filming the journey himself.
Shaunak Sen, an Indian filmmaker who has earned an Oscar nomination for his work, has announced a new personal project.
The filmmaker will document his own battle with cancer, using his camera to capture the stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. By turning the lens on his condition, Sen aims to create a raw and intimate portrayal of the disease.
The film is intended to be shown at film festivals, offering audiences a unique glimpse into the human side of cancer through the eyes of a seasoned storyteller.
The filmmaker will document his own battle with cancer, using his camera to capture the stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. By turning the lens on his condition, Sen aims to create a raw and intimate portrayal of the disease.
The film is intended to be shown at film festivals, offering audiences a unique glimpse into the human side of cancer through the eyes of a seasoned storyteller.