In the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas, moths are whispering something to us. In the dark of night, two curious observers shine a light on this 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. (Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasa, 2024, Hindi, English, Bugun with English subtitles, DCP, 83 minutes) 

Image caption: Still from Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasa’s Nocturnes (2024) courtesy of Grasshopper Film