Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Spying Stars Explores Surveillance and Spirituality at Busan Festival
Imagine a future where machines control everything.
In the film Spying Stars, a scientist deals with a mysterious satellite that follows her, causing her to question her emotions.
She seeks refuge with two women who connect with nature using sound and vibration.
The director was inspired by his own experiences with isolation and grief.
The film's themes include technology's impact and finding meaning in a changing world.
Sound is an important element in the film.
It explores the origin of matter and ideas from string theory and quantum mechanics.
The director hopes the film encourages audiences to think about how we connect and find space for our own thoughts and feelings.
Spying Stars, directed by Vimukthi Jayasundara, premiered at the Busan International Film Festival.
The film is set in a future dominated by machines and technology.
Indira Tiwari stars as a scientist facing surveillance and loss.
The film explores themes of spirituality and human connection.
The film was filmed in Sri Lanka and uses sound as a key element.
- Who
- Vimukthi Jayasundara directed Spying Stars.
- What
- Spying Stars is a sci-fi drama exploring surveillance, spirituality, and human connection.
- When
- The film premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in September 2024.
- Where
- The film was shot in Sri Lanka.
- Why
- The film explores themes of surveillance and humanity in a technologically-dominated world.
- Film Title
- Spying Stars
- Director
- Vimukthi Jayasundara
- Premiere
- Busan International Film Festival
- Starring
- Indira Tiwari
- Location
- Sri Lanka
- Production
- France-India-Sri Lanka co-production