'Hide Me': Paul Rupesh's Psychological Horror Film Promoted at Cannes
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2 SourcesCannes, France
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'Hide Me': Paul Rupesh's Psychological Horror Film Promoted at Cannes

Filmmaker Paul Rupesh's psychological horror-thriller 'Hide Me' features a diverse cast from 27 countries and is set in a Catholic convent in Afghanistan, blending supernatural possession with militant threats. Filmed across Russia, Kazakhstan, Ladakh, and Afghan borders, the English-language film emphasizes psychological tension over jump scares. Actor Parthaa Akerkar, playing the complex antagonist Mastima, is promoting the film at Cannes as it nears final distribution deals, marking the culmination of its international market journey.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 16 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a neutral perspective focused on the film's artistic and promotional aspects without political commentary. They highlight the director's vision and actor's role, emphasizing international collaboration and market activities. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints, maintaining an entertainment industry focus.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and promotional, emphasizing the film's innovative approach to horror and the actor's enthusiasm for his role. The coverage highlights creative achievements and market progress, reflecting an optimistic sentiment about the film's potential and reception.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Actor Parthaa Akerkar at Cannes film market to promote new movie 'Hide Me'CenterPositive
news18Paul Rupesh Brings True Horror to Cannes With 'Hide Me'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 15 May, 12:11 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1815 May, 12:11 pm
    Paul Rupesh Brings True Horror to Cannes With 'Hide Me'
  2. 2
    news1816 May, 09:18 am
    Actor Parthaa Akerkar at Cannes film market to promote new movie 'Hide Me'

Lens Score breakdown

33/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Cannes, France
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
16 May 2026
Key entities
CannesPsychologyThriller filmSupernaturalConventHorror fictionPsychological horrorEnsemble castFilmmakingNew DelhiIndiaFrance