Pankh – The Long Flight Home
Director: Nandit Desai
Language: Hindi
Year: 2024
Duration: 15
Producer: Studio Virtual Bharat
Director Statement:
Writers: Bharatbala
Cinematographer Name: Amal Sudhakaran
Editor Name: Prem Kumar
Producers: Studio Virtual Bharat
Key Cast: Deval Mehta & Qasim Mohammed
Other Credits: Bharatbala Mixing & Mastering Engineer – P.A. Deepak Associate Editor – Sayan Debnath Associate Colorist – Yash Khaire On Location Sound A Bhaskar Rao SFX – Praveen Raj Post-Production – Pratik Bhaskar, Darshit Dalvi Line Producer – Justin Jose Camera Assistant – Prakash Bamne Executive Producer – Lynette Dmello
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Synopsis
Thol Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Gujarat, serves as a winter refuge for migratory birds, a testament to survival and resilience. From November to February, species like the Greater Flamingo, Greylag Geese, and Painted Stork gather here, drawn by food, warmth, and quiet. Unlike urban birds, these visitors thrive on the sanctuary’s stillness. Nearby, Nalsarovar fades, a reminder of the fragility of these havens. But as with many natural habitats, Thol faces its share of environmental pressures, including pollution and habitat loss. To step into Thol is to witness resilience, it stands as a testament to survival. For as long as its waters and shores remain, it offers a space where life endures in spite of odds, a space where humans are merely spectators, bearing witness to nature’s graceful defiance.