All That Breathes (2022) is a documentary directed by Shaunak Sen that follows brothers Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad in New Delhi. They have dedicated their lives to rescuing and treating injured black kites, birds that are falling from the city’s polluted skies. Operating from a makeshift avian hospital in their basement, the brothers’ work highlights the interconnectedness of human and ecological well-being.
Set against a backdrop of environmental degradation and social unrest, the film portrays the brothers’ unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation amidst personal and societal challenges. “All That Breathes” has received critical acclaim, winning the Grand Jury Prize in World Cinema Documentary at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and the Golden Eye at the Cannes Film Festival.