First International Assamese Co-Production at PIFF 2026

First international feature film jointly directed by an Assamese filmmaker and a foreign director has been selected for the Pune International Film Festival 2026, marking a landmark moment for cinema from Assam. Murders Too Close – Love Too Far, co-directed by Manju Borah and Israeli filmmaker Dan Wolman, will screen in the Global Cinema section on January 17 and 19.

It is the first international co-production involving an Assamese production house and a foreign partner to receive support from the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. What makes the achievement particularly significant for Assam is that the entire 108-minute crime drama was shot within the state, employing a fully local Assamese film crew.

Key points:

• An Indo-Israeli film made in Assam has been selected for the Global Cinema section of the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2026.
• The film is a collaborative international project between Indian (Assam-based) and Israeli filmmakers.
• It highlights Assam’s culture, landscape, and local storytelling on an international platform.
• The selection in PIFF’s Global Cinema category is seen as a major recognition for Assamese cinema.
• The film reflects cross-cultural collaboration and strengthens artistic ties between India and Israel.
• PIFF is one of India’s prestigious international film festivals, attracting global entries and audiences.