Ladakhi Film 'Birds on Ice' Selected for Busan International Film Festival
The Ladakhi feature film "Birds on Ice," directed by Sahil H. Shah, has been selected for the "A Window on Asian Cinema" section at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, set for its world premiere in South Korea next month. The film, which highlights Ladakh's ice-hockey culture through a coming-of-age story featuring national player Padma Chorol, was shot in harsh winter conditions with a predominantly Ladakhi cast and crew. Ladakh's Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra unveiled the film's official poster in Leh, praising its role in showcasing local talent and winter sports potential.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thestatesman broke this story on 13 Sept, 12:52 pm. Other outlets followed.
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