Indian Coming-of-Age Documentary ‘Until I Fly’ Acquired by Taskovski Ahead of Thessaloniki Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
28.02.2024 - 11:43
/ variety.com
Christopher Vourlias London-based world sales company Taskovski Films Sales has acquired the sales rights to “Until I Fly,” a coming-of-age story by directors Kanishka Sonthalia and Siddesh Shetty, ahead of its world premiere March 10 at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. Produced by Sonthalia at Kopuku Films, in co-production with Christilla Huillard Kann of Elda Productions, the film tells the story of Veeru, a resilient young boy of Indian Nepalese heritage, who has to face the daily challenges of cultural rejection in an Indian Himalayan village, where most of the inhabitants look down on his mixed identity.
The directors follow Veeru over five transformative years as he grapples with the profound effects of ethnic discrimination. Born in a village where he is taunted for his Nepalese heritage, he faces relentless bullying and derogatory slurs, insults that cut even deeper when he witnesses the relentless torment inflicted upon his visually impaired, bipolar-afflicted Indian mother.
Rather than fight back, he retreats into an inner world where gods and demons shape his moral compass, and nature becomes a sanctuary, with dreams of befriending birds. After relocating to the forest and experiencing the havoc of a devastating flood, Veeru still clings to hope.
His life takes a turn as he discovers Kabaddi and excels in the contact sport, becoming a formidable player who ultimately leads his village to victory in a state championship. “We are thrilled to continue our support for emerging talent from India through this impactful cinematic masterpiece,” said Irena Taskovski, CEO and head of acquisitions at Taskovski Films.
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