May 14, 2005
Source: Rediff
http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/may/14amma.htm
On May 14, 2005 Rediff reported, "Darshan - The Embrace, a film on the life of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, popularly known as 'Amma,' has been officially selected for showcasing at the prestigious 2005 Cannes Film Festival. The film has been directed by Jan Kounen, an award-winning film-maker based in France, and produced by Manuel De La Roche of France... Jan Kounen and his crew began shooting for the film in 2003 during Amma's 50th birthday celebrations in Kochi."