Flying Like a Bird

13 min

WORLD PREMIERE In a remote Tibetan monastery, a young monk’s love for basketball and Michael Jordan sparks viral fame and quiet rebellion as he questions the weight of tradition and expectation. – Murtada Elfadl

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Hanyun Zhang.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Hanyun Zhang

Producer: Hanyun Zhang, Yi (Chris) Yuan

Executive Producer: Yuan Yi (Chris)

Cinematographer: Bao Jixian

Editor: Yan Kunao (Frank)

Language: Mandarin, Tibetan

Country: China

Year: 2025

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In-Person Date

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:45 PM

Venue

IFC Center

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Online Dates

Wednesday, November 12 - Sunday, November 30, 2025

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Online Screening

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