Nandita Das Instagram – Busan Diary comes to a close, after leaving the city and the film festival more than 10 days ago. Time is after all a social construct. So it doesn’t matter when it all ended and when I share this! Years later, if I want to revisit that time at @busanfilmfest then I need to document it here, just for my ease!
So here are some moments from the opening and the closing ceremony. And with old and new friends I met in between. They may mean nothing to you, but it’s the string of many big and small experiences that together create life. It already feels a long time ago, but glad it’s part of the string!
Thank you, @lailatyabji for sharing your beautiful Kanjivaram sari that a weaver painstakingly created. I wore it to celebrate handloom and also it’s wonderful to be able to share saris with one another. Your collection is beyond spectacular, Laila, so doubt you would ever need anything from me. But I would happily lend one and all to my family and friends.
The closing night outfit and some that I wore in between, were thanks to @urvashikaur . Comfortable and elegant, and again handwoven. Thank you!
Not yet back home. Will soon tell you where I went from Busan and why! | Posted on 09/Oct/2025 08:08:02
