7 months ago
Assam Film Murders Too Close Selected for PIFF 2026
A special movie called Murders Too Close – Love Too Far, made in Assam with help from Israel, is going to be shown at a big movie festival in Pune called PIFF 2026.
This movie is a big deal because it's the first time a movie made in Assam with foreign partners has been chosen for such a big festival.
The movie is about a police officer investigating a murder in rural Assam.
Two famous directors, one from Assam and one from Israel, made this movie together.
Everyone is excited because it shows that Assam can make great movies that people all over the world will enjoy.
Assam's Indo-Israeli film Murders Too Close – Love Too Far selected for PIFF 2026.
Co-directed by Manju Borah and Dan Wolman, featuring an ensemble cast including Adil Hussain.
First international co-production involving an Assamese production house supported by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Entire film shot in Assam with a local crew, set in rural Assam and revolves around a murder investigation.
Screening dates are January 17 and 19, 2026, marking a significant milestone for Assamese cinema.
- Who
- Assamese filmmaker Manju Borah and Israeli director Dan Wolman
- What
- The film Murders Too Close – Love Too Far selected for PIFF 2026
- Where
- Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2026 in Pune, India
- When
- Screening dates are January 17 and 19, 2026
- Why
- To showcase the film's global appeal and Assam's growing presence in cinema
Key facts
- Film Title
- Murders Too Close – Love Too Far
- Directors
- Manju Borah, Dan Wolman
- Festival
- Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2026
- Screening Dates
- January 17 and 19
- Film Duration
- 108 minutes
- Setting
- Rural Assam
- Production Support
- Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Main Cast
- Siddharth Nipon Goswami, Shaminn Mannan, Seema Biswas, Bhagirathi Bai Kadam, Adil Hussain
Quotes
Manju Borah
National Award-winning Assamese filmmaker and co-director of the film
“Being selected at PIFF is a proud moment not just for our film, but for Assamese cinema. This project shows that stories from Assam can find space on global platforms when backed by strong collaboration and local talent.”
assamtribune.com
