Tara Sutaria meets Lucas Bravo at Cannes 2024 Women in Cinema event
Synopsis
Tara Sutaria's Cannes debut was more than a red-carpet appearance — she was formally honoured by the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema initiative alongside five global filmmakers, and photographed with Emily in Paris star Lucas Bravo, marking a deliberate push toward international visibility for the Bollywood actress.
Key Takeaways
Tara Sutaria made her Cannes debut at the 79th Cannes Film Festival .
She was among six women honoured at the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema event for contributions to cinema and storytelling.
She was photographed with Emily in Paris star Lucas Bravo and Nigerian filmmaker Genevieve Nnaji at the event.
Other honourees included filmmakers from Morocco , Rwanda , Indonesia , and Mexico .
Lucas Bravo has starred as Chef Gabriel in Netflix's Emily in Paris since 2020 .
Tara Sutaria made a memorable mark at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, beaming alongside Emily in Paris star Lucas Bravo at the Women in Cinema event hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation. The Indian actress, making her Cannes debut this year, was among six women globally honoured for their contributions to cinema and storytelling.
The Women in Cinema Honour
The Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema initiative, held on the sidelines of the festival, celebrated six filmmakers and performers from across the world. This year's honourees included Moroccan filmmaker Laila Marrakchi, Nigerian producer Genevieve Nnaji, Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo, Indonesian producer Kamila Andini, and Mexican filmmaker Aixa Kay — alongside Sutaria, representing India.
The event was attended by Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Faisal Baltyuor, as well as actors and filmmakers including Dhafer L'abidine, Lama Al Kinani, Ryan Ashore, Alex Pettyfer, and Mohamed Hefzy.
Tara Sutaria in Her Own Words
Reflecting on the experience, Sutaria said: 'It feels very, very special. I'm just so happy, I'm so humbled, I'm so thrilled to be in a room full of women who are so celebrated and skilled, powerful, fabulous, beautiful, intelligent, just everything all at once.' She added that the gathering was a chance to 'celebrate our differences, our likenesses, our sameness' and credited the Red Sea Film Foundation and Cannes organisers for the invitation, calling the shared honour 'really lovely.'
Who Is Lucas Bravo
Lucas Bravo made his screen debut in Sous le soleil de Saint Tropez in 2013, followed by the French comedy-drama La Creme de la creme in 2014. Since 2020, he has starred opposite Lily Collins in the Netflix romantic comedy series Emily in Paris as Chef Gabriel. He was also part of the ensemble cast of Ticket to Paradise, directed by Ol Parker and starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Kaitlyn Dever.
Cannes Debut and What It Signals
Sutaria's presence at Cannes — and her recognition by an international film foundation — marks a notable step in her global visibility. The Red Sea Film Foundation has in recent years positioned itself as a leading platform for championing diverse voices in world cinema, making the Women in Cinema honour increasingly prominent on the global film circuit. The Foundation's official Instagram handle shared photographs from the event, including Sutaria posing with Bravo and with Genevieve Nnaji. With her Cannes debut behind her, attention will now turn to whether Sutaria's international profile translates into cross-border film opportunities.
Point of View
Not just Bollywood celebrities. That distinction matters. Indian actors frequently attend Cannes as brand ambassadors; being formally recognised for cinematic contribution is a different category entirely. Whether the industry or her own projects can sustain that positioning is the real question her team now faces.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Tara Sutaria at Cannes 2024?
Tara Sutaria attended the 79th Cannes Film Festival as one of six women honoured by the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema initiative, which celebrates contributions to cinema and storytelling. It marked her debut at the Cannes Film Festival.
What is the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema event?
It is an initiative by the Red Sea Film Foundation that honours women from around the world for their contributions to cinema and storytelling, held on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival. The 2024 edition recognised six women from Morocco, Nigeria, India, Rwanda, Indonesia, and Mexico.
Who were the other honourees at the Women in Cinema event?
The six honourees were Moroccan filmmaker Laila Marrakchi, Nigerian producer Genevieve Nnaji, Indian actor Tara Sutaria, Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo, Indonesian producer Kamila Andini, and Mexican filmmaker Aixa Kay.
What did Tara Sutaria say about the Women in Cinema honour?
Sutaria described the experience as 'very, very special', saying she was humbled and thrilled to be recognised alongside 'celebrated and skilled, powerful, fabulous, beautiful, intelligent' women. She also expressed gratitude to the Red Sea Film Foundation and Cannes organisers for the invitation.
