A documentary titled “Feet in the Dust,” directed by Mira Ramesh, has won the Golden Eye for Best Documentary at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The film chronicles the lives of five Dalit women from Maharashtra who became entrepreneurs despite facing social ostracism and caste-based violence. With subtle storytelling and compelling visuals, the film challenges global audiences to confront caste injustices. The documentary has received standing ovations at screenings and will soon stream on international platforms. Critics are calling it India’s answer to “For Sama” and “Capernaum.”