What can you see through your Two Eyes at the Third Eye
Asian Film Festival?
What can you see through your Two Eyes at the Third Eye Asian Film Festival?
Beginning on Friday, the 9th of January, the 22nd Third Eye Asian Film Festival, 2026, organised by The Asian Film Foundation, Prabhat Chitra Mandal and Enlighten Film Society and Supported by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and National Film Archive of India (NFAI), has a feast of films lined up for you at the Third Eye Asian Film festival (TEAFF).
There are two venues: Mini Theatre, P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, Prabhadevi, Central Mumbai
Date Day 10am - 11.45am 12pm – 2:00 pm 2.30pm – 4.45pm 5:00pm – 7.00pm 7.30pm – 10.00pm
09/01/2026 FRIDAY
6 AM (Sa’at-e Shesh-e Sobh)
Dir: Mehran Modiri
Iran, Turkey | 87 mins | 2024 | Persian
AS
Malika
Dir: Natalia Uvarova
Kazakhstan, Moldova, Ireland
94 mins | 2025 |
Kazakh, Ingush, Russian
BFB
About My Mom (Annem Hakkında)
Dir: Soner Sert
Turkey | 96 mins | 2025 |
Turkish, German
AS
OPENING CEREMONY
OPENING FILM
On Your Lap (Pangku)
Dir: Reza Rahadian
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia | 100 mins | 2025 | Indonesian
BFB
10/01/2026 SATURDAY
Gaman
Dir: Manoj Naiksatam
India | 105 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Body
Dir: Abhijit Mazumdar
India | 142 mins | 2024 | Hindi
IC
Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears)
Dir: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
India | 117 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
This Tempting Madness
Dir: Jennifer E. Montgomery
USA | 98 mins | 2025 | English
WC
Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani (a restored classic, made by director, producer, actor V. Shantaram, whose son, Kiran Shantaram, runs the Asian Film Foundation, which is the backbone of the festival)
Dir: Dr. V. Shantaram
India | 124 mins | 1946 | Hindi
RC
11/01/2026 SUNDAY
Deal at The Border (Kachkyn)
Dir: Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi
Kyrgyzstan | 102 mins | 2024 | Kyrgyz
CF
Mayasabha
Dir: Rahi Anil Barve
India | 104 mins | 2025 | Hindi
IC
Pappa Sanga Kunache
A warm, deeply human story rooted in love, care, and everyday resilience.
This Marathi documentary reflects on relationships that define family, companionship, and emotional strength. Arun Sarnaik, the iconic Marathi and Hindi film actor, has left an indelible mark in the field of cinema in Maharashtra. Born to the famous classical singer and performer, Shankarrao Sarnaik and his wife Parvati, on October 4, 1935 in Kolhapur, he carried forward his father's legacy in both music and acting. Arun is justifiably credited with raising the bar in both theatre and films and singing by his exemplary performances. This documentary is his daughter Dr. Savita's heartfelt tribute to the creative genius of her father.
Dir: Dr. Santosh Pathare (who is the Director of the TEAFF)
India | 79 mins | 2025 | Marathi
SS
Uttar
Dir: Kshitij Patwardhan
India | 118 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Franz
Dir: Agnieszka Holland
Czechia, Germany, Poland | 127 mins |
2025 | German, Czech
WC
12/01/2026 MONDAY
In Other Words
Dir: Mohammadmahdi Katirachi
Iran | 110 mins | 2025 | Persian
AS
Kathakar Ki Diary
Dir: Anwesh
India | 86 mins | 2025 | Hindi
AS
Oslo - A Tail of Promise
Dir: Isha Pungaliya
India | 87 mins | 2025 | English, Marathi
SS
Maya Satya Bhram
Dir: Samik Roy Choudhury
India | 128 mins | 2025 |
Bengali, English
IC
CENTREPIECE
Tiger
Dir: Anshul Chauhan
Japan | 126 mins | 2025 | Japanese
BFB
13/01/2026 TUESDAY
Fatherless
Dir: Wenxin Yan
China | 119 mins | 2024 | Mandarin
AS
The Weight of Longing (Iktsuarpok)
Dir: Omkar Bhatkar
India | 91 mins | 2025 | English
IC
Pinjar
Dir: Rudrajit Roy
India | 137 mins | 2025 |Bengali, Hindi
IC
Gondhal
Dir: Santosh Davakhar
India | 120 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Kurak
Dir: Erke Dzhumakmatova,
Emil Atageldiev
Kyrgyzstan | 90 mins | 2025 | Kyrgyz
CF
14/01/2026 WEDNESDAY
Save My Soul (Oitharei)
Dir: Dinesh Naorem
India | 102 mins | 2024 | Manipuri
IC
Kimidin
Dir: Nilesh Mohandas Navalakha
India | 109 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Romantic Affairs
Dir: Monjul Baruah
India | 142 mins | 2025 | Assamese
IC
Shape of Momo
Dir: Tribeny Rai
India | 114 mins | 2025 | Nepali
IC
Vanya
Dir: Badiger Devendra
India | 98 mins | 2025 | Kannada
IC
15/01/2026 THURSDAY
In The Name of Fire (Swaha)
Dir: Abhilash Sharma
India | 101 mins | 2024 | Hindi
IC
Mr. Manickam (Thiru Manickam)
Dir: Nanda Periyasamy
India | 122 mins | 2024 | Tamil
IC
Dahej
Dir: Dr. V. Shantaram
India | 149 mins | 1950 | Hindi
RC
CLOSING CEREMONY
CLOSING FILM
Human Resource
Dir: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit
Thailand | 122 mins | 2025 | Thai
Legend:
AS=Asian Spectrum – AS Indian Competition – IC, Marathi Competition – MC, Country Focus – CF, Retrospective Cinema – RC, Special Screening – SS, World Cinema – WC, Best from Busan (South Korea)- BFB
Besides films screenings, there are two seminars and a Master Class.
Sunday (11/01/2026) - 2:00pm To 2:30pm -Seminar: New Voices, New Visions in Marathi Cinema
Monday (12/01/2026) - 4:15pm To 4:45pm -Seminar: Stories from The States: Exploring Indian Regional Films
Tuesday (13/01/2026) - 2:00pm To 2:30pm – Masterclass with Erke Dzhumakmatova - Director of Film Kurak
Erke Dzhumakmatova is a prominent Kyrgyz producer, screenwriter, and cultural expert, with over 25 years of experience in the film industries of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. She is the founder and head of Studio Oymo and a driving force behind numerous international co-productions, regional initiatives, and development programs. A Berlinale Talent (2014) and alumna of B’EST, EAVE, Produire au Sud, and other renowned international labs, Erke is also the Vice Chairman of the Union of Cinematographers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chairwoman of the Kyrgyz Association of Film Producers. She is an expert and consultant for UNESCO and serves on the National Council on Cinematography of Kyrgyzstan. Her most recent film, "Kurak" (2025), is an international co-production involving Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, France, Serbia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Italy. Her previous feature, "The Lake" (2020), premiered at the Shanghai IFF, was longlisted for the Golden Globe, and screened at major festivals in the US, UK, Spain, and Russia.
Venue 2, Cinépolis Theatre,Lake Shore Mall, Thane
Date Day 10am - 11.45am 12pm – 2:00pm 2.30pm – 4.45pm 5:00pm – 7.00pm 7.30pm – 10.00pm
09/01/2026 FRIDAY
Tear of the Reed bed (Ashk e Hoor)
Dir: Mehdi Jafari
Iran | 80 mins | 2025 | Persian
AS
God’s Gift (Tennirberdi)
Dir: Asel Zhuraeva
Kyrgyzstan | 75 mins | 2022 | Kyrgyz
CF
Nirjali
Dir: Swati Sadashiv Kadu
India | 107 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Kunku
Dir: Dr. V. Shantaram
India | 162 min | 1937 | Marathi
RT
Girls On Wire (Xiang Fei De Nv Hai)
Dir: Vivian Qu
China | 115 mins | 2025 |
Mandarin - Chinese
AS
10/01/2026 SATURDAY
Error 404
Dir: Tynchtyk Abylkasymov
Kyrgyzstan | 80 mins | 2023 |
Kyrgyz, Russian
CF
Sangla (Bottom Water)
Dir: Raoba Bhagwat Gajmal
India | 94 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Papa Buka
Dir: Dr. Bijukumar Damodaran
Papua New Guinea, India| 91 mins |
2025 | Tok Pisin, English, Hindi,
Bengali
WC
April May 99
Dir: Rohan Ramakant Mapuskar
India | 129 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Tiger
Dir: Anshul Chauhan
Japan | 126 mins | 2025 | Japanese
BFB
11/01/2026 SUNDAY
Malika
Dir: Natalia Uvarova
Kazakhstan, Moldova, Ireland
| 94 mins | 2025 |
Kazakh, Ingush, Russian
BFB
Giran
Dir: Vijay Srirang Khude
India | 97 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
About My Mom (Annem Hakkında)
Dir: Soner Sert
Turkey | 96 mins | 2025 |
Turkish, German
AS
Romantic Affairs
Dir: Monjul Baruah
India | 142 mins | 2025 | Assamese
IC
On Your Lap (Pangku)
Dir: Reza Rahadian
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia | 100 mins |
2025 | Indonesian
BFB
12/01/2026 MONDAY
The Colour of Hope (Brahmakanya)
Dir: Dhiraj Kashyap
India | 76 mins | 2025 | Assamese
AS
Ballad to The Winds
Dir: Sanjib Sabhapandit
India | 116 mins | 2025 | Assamese
IC
Let’s Have a Cup of Doodh Chai
Patti
Dir: Brian Hung
Hong Kong | 100 mins | 2025 |
Cantonese, English, Hindi, Punjabi,
Chinese, Hubei dialects
AS
Sohla
Dir: Saikaat Bagbaan
India | 105 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Uttar
Dir: Kshitij Patwardhan
India | 118 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
13/01/2026 TUESDAY
Black Red Yellow (Kara Kyzyl Sary)
Dir: Aktan Arym Kubat
Kyrgyzstan | 93 mins | 2025 | Kyrgyz
CF
Mayasabha
Dir: Rahi Anil Barve
India | 104 mins | 2025 | Hindi
IC
Sabar Bonda
Dir: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
India | 117 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
Prism
Dir: Amar Bharat Deokar
India | 132 mins | 2025 | Marathi
MC
All The Things I Leave You (Patawid)
Dir: Jade Castro
Philippines, USA | 162 mins | 2025 |
Ilokano, English
AS
14/01/2026 WEDNESDAY
Sheness
Dir: Manuraj Dubey
India | 102 mins | 2025 |
Hindi, English, Marathi
AS
Kurla to Vengurla
Dir: Vijay Dhondu Kalamkar
India | 118 mins | 2025 | Marathi
AS
Pappa Sanga Kunache
Dir: Dr. Santosh Pathare
India | 79 mins | 2025 | Marathi
SS
This Tempting Madness
Dir: Jennifer E. Montgomery
US | 98 mins | 2025 | English
WC
Maya Satya Bhram
Dir: Samik Roy Choudhury
India | 128 mins | 2025 |
Bengali, English
IC
15/01/2026 THURSDAY
The Relentless Search (Asampurno)
Dir: Amartya Sinha
India | 70 mins | 2023 | Bengali
AS
Impermanent Residents
(An Mang Lau 4)
Dir: Huu- Tuan Nguyen
Vietnam | 106 mins | 2024 | Vietnamese,
Cantonese
AS
Pinjar
Dir: Rudrajit Roy
India | 137 mins | 2025 | Bengali, Hindi
IC
Do Ankhen Barah Haath
Dir: Dr. V. Shantaram
India | 143 mins | 1957 | Hindi
RT
Deal at The Border (Kachkyn)
Dir: Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi
Kyrgyzstan | 102 mins | 2024 | Kyrgyz
CF
Legend: Asian Spectrum – AS, Indian Competition – IC, Marathi Competition – MC, Country Focus – CF Retrospective Cinema – RC, Special Screening – SS, World Cinema – WC, Best from Busan - BFB
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