Poster of Ladakhi film ‘Birds on Ice’ unveiled in Leh; set for Busan premiere
14/09/2026
Leh, Sep 13: Ladakh's Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra has unveiled the official poster of Ladakhi feature film "Birds on Ice" here, extending his best wishes to the entire team behind the film for its screening at the Busan International Film Festival next month.
The film, directed and produced by Sahil H Shah, has been selected for the "A Window on Asian Cinema" section at the 31st Busan International Film Festival and is set to have its world premiere in the South Korean city in October.
Congratulating Shah and the cast and crew of "Birds on Ice" for bringing a story rooted in Ladakh and its ice-hockey culture to an international platform, the chief secretary lauded their efforts in showcasing the Union Territory's sporting spirit, local talent and unique winter landscape through cinema. He expressed hope that the film would further contribute to highlighting Ladakh's growing passion for ice hockey and its potential as a destination for winter sports and creative storytelling.
"Birds on Ice" explores the world of ice hockey in Ladakh through a coming-of-age story and features Indian national ice-hockey player Padma Chorol in her acting debut. Chorol plays Paami, an ice-hockey coach and national-team player whose experiences are closely connected to the film's portrayal of the sport and its aspirations in Ladakh.
Producer and director Shah shared the journey behind the making of "Birds on Ice" and the challenges involved in filming in Ladakh's harsh winter conditions.
He spoke about the experience of working in sub-zero temperatures and the dedication of the cast and crew in bringing the story to the screen. The film was shot over two months in Ladakh in demanding winter conditions and features a predominantly Ladakhi cast and crew.
The selection of "Birds on Ice" for the Busan film festival marks an important chapter for Ladakhi-language cinema, with the movie set to introduce Ladakh's sporting culture, landscape and local voices to audiences from across the world. The 31st Busan International Film Festival is scheduled to be held from October 6 to October 15 in Busan, South Korea.
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