Brothers Battle Bird Flu & City Exploitation

The immigrant drama "Feather Men" (Khoriya), a directorial debut by Vishwendra Singh, has secured a spot in the Work-in-Progress section at WAVES Film Bazaar, part of the International Film Festival of India. The film centers on two Nepali half-brothers striving to maintain their poultry farm during a devastating bird-flu epidemic.

As their livelihood disintegrates, the film delves into the escalating tensions between the brothers. It also features a migrant beauty industry worker facing exploitation, presenting a dual narrative of personal struggle and a broader commentary on life at the margins of India's expanding urban landscape.

"Feather Men" aims to tell a universal story about the search for dignity amidst rapid change. The production, currently in editing and independently financed, is seeking completion funds. The film's producers emphasize their commitment to showcasing narratives often overlooked by mainstream and arthouse cinema.