About the Film
About the Filmmaker
About the Filmmaker
"Koduwa the Nightbird" is a captivating tale of morality and redemption, inspired by a true story from Anuradha Sharma Pujaree, the 2021 Sahitya Akademi Award laureate, produced by India's NFDC and directed by Bidyut Kotoky. The enigmatic Koduwa is a village thief known for his cunning and wit, as well as a renowned artist celebrated f
"Koduwa the Nightbird" is a captivating tale of morality and redemption, inspired by a true story from Anuradha Sharma Pujaree, the 2021 Sahitya Akademi Award laureate, produced by India's NFDC and directed by Bidyut Kotoky. The enigmatic Koduwa is a village thief known for his cunning and wit, as well as a renowned artist celebrated for his mesmerizing performances during the Bihu festival, where his rhythmic beats on the dhol drum enchant audiences.
Told with humor and poignancy, with magical realism and traditional folk wisdom, the film delights viewers with its moral ambiguities and candid contradictions. “Koduwa” audience encounter love, betrayal, and prejudice in an era of social unrest, when the line between right and wrong blurs.
As the village grows, and Koduwa’s challenges mount, from the rejection of his family to the threat of losing his ancestral land, the film confronts themes of identity, legacy, and the enduring power of honor. "Koduwa the Nightbird" is a poignant exploration of the human spirit, a timeless tale of resilience and integrity.
About the Filmmaker
About the Filmmaker
About the Filmmaker
Bidyut Kotoky, Writer/Director/Dreamer, who makes films to live those dreams... Born in Assam, Bidyut decided early in life to become a filmmaker. For stories he never had to look further than his magical homeland, making over 100 short films to bring the sights, smells and tastes of the Northeast of India to the world.
His films have won
Bidyut Kotoky, Writer/Director/Dreamer, who makes films to live those dreams... Born in Assam, Bidyut decided early in life to become a filmmaker. For stories he never had to look further than his magical homeland, making over 100 short films to bring the sights, smells and tastes of the Northeast of India to the world.
His films have won awards and critical acclaim and appeared on prestigious Indian networks. Three have been co-produced with India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). His first feature as writer/director, “Eekhon nedekha nadir xipare” (“As the River Flows”) in 2013 won top awards at two US South-Asian film festivals and the Assam State Film Awards. Documentary “Guns and Guitars- A Musical Travelogue” was named a top 100 documentary by Color Tape International Film in 2016, appeared in 20 festivals, was selected for the Indian Panorama, International Film Festival of India (Goa) and was a MUBI featured selection. His second, “Xhoixobote Dhemalite” (“Rainbow Fields”), a drama about kids growing up in a conflict zone, featured the legendary actor, Victor Banerjee ("A Passage to India"). "Rainbow" travelled to 27 festivals, winning awards at Hollywood CineFest, Love International Film Festival (LA) and other US festivals.
In 2024 Bidyut will release two films: “'Lou and Behold!”, a documentary on legendary Indian rocker, Lou Majaw; and “Moi eti nixasor” (“Koduwa the Nightbird”), a drama co-produced by NFDC and based on a story by Anuradha Sarma Pujari, 2021 winner of India's national literary prize, the Sahitya Akademi Award.