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In the dark of night, two curious observers shine a light on a secret universe. Together, they are on an expedition to decode these nocturnal creatures in a remote ecological "hot spot" on the border of India and Bhutan. The result is a deeply immersive film that transports audiences to a rarely-seen place and urges us all to look more closely at the hidden interconnections of the natural world.

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

Under Mungee’s gaze, endless specimens are drawn to a glowing sheet; a mothtropolis of sweet-shop colours and ornate markings, and yes, the looming hawkmoth.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 7, 2024

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

If you’re in the right headspace, the whole thing is quite entrancing. Still, it’s also an extremely rarefied sort of entertainment; sparse and precise like Mungee herself.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 3, 2024

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

A sound-and-light show presented as a straight documentary, but ultimately embracing that straightness.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 25, 2024

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Sarah Kent

The Arts Desk

Directors Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasan have their work cut out to make the subject interesting to watch. Luckily the visuals are stunning.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Andrew Wyatt

The Take-Up

A rare and exquisite species of documentary about the slow, thankless rhythms of scientific research and the untrammeled awe that drives humankind's search for knowledge.

Dec 10, 2024

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

The Delhi-based filmmaking duo of Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasan have crafted a gorgeous visual poem you sink into like a warm bath -- even if the people onscreen frequently complain of cold.

Nov 11, 2024

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In the dark of night, two curious observers shine a light on a secret universe. Together, they are on an expedition to decode these nocturnal creatures in a remote ecological "hot spot" on the border of India and Bhutan. The result is a deeply immersive film that transports audiences to a rarely-seen place and urges us all to look more closely at the hidden interconnections of the natural world.

Director: Anirban Dutta, Anupama Srinivasan
Producer: Anirban Dutta
Distributor: Grasshopper Film
Production Co: Sandbox Films, Metamorphosis Film Junction
Genre: Documentary, Nature
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 25, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 23m