Busan Film Festival to Premiere 'Birds in the Dark

Busan International Film Festival is set to showcase 'Birds in the Dark', a narrative Punjabi film shot in black and white, as part of its Vision section. Director-Writer-Cinematographer Shashank Walia says, 'Birds in the Dark emerges from the people and returns to them.

This film was born from a desire to understand one another through mutual aid, care, and solidarity.' The film celebrates the independent spirit of Asian cinema, putting a spotlight on bold and personal storytelling of South Asian filmography.

The film's official selection is marked She reveals, 'This film is our sincere attempt to portray the quiet, mundane rhythms of everyday life, and the resilience that lives within them.' Producers Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal add that true story films has always looked to back distinct, director-driven voices alongside mainstream work. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

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'Birds in the Dark' is a deeply humbling journey for director Shashank Walia, marking his third film at Busan. He couldn't be prouder making his debut as a producer at Busan with this exquisitely meditative painting on gender, labour, justice and love.

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Broader Impact and Sector Outlook

Birds in the Dark (Hanere De Panchi) belongs on a stage like Busan, and we're proud to bring it there,” adds Producer Sahil Saigal.

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Birds in the Dark ( Hanere De Panchi ), written, cinematographed, and directed Set in rural Punjab, Birds In The Dark is a narrative Punjabi film shot in black and white and also featuring dialects of Punjabi, Kashmiri and Urdu. Produced In line with Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)’s Vision section, Birds In The Dark (Hanere De Panchi) celebrates the independent spirit of Asian cinema, putting a spotlight on bold and personal storytelling of South Asian filmography.