The Cycle Of Love Film
A new documentary film tells the extraordinary true story of a street artist's 6,000 mile journey to find love. The film is directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, known for his work on Virunga and The White Helmets.
Dir: Orlando von Einsiedel
Cast: PK Mahanandia, Lotta von Schedvin, Chirag Lobo, Mina Dale
98 mins · 2026 · United Kingdom, United States of America, India, Sweden · Cert 12A · English, Hindi, Pushto
Rotten Tomatoes 100%
Awards: 2 wins total
Orlando von Einsiedel, the director behind Virunga and The White Helmets, is known for his intimate and thrilling storytelling. His latest film, The Cycle of Love, is a documentary that explores the romantic journey of PK Mahanandia, a Delhi street artist who trekked 6,000 miles by bicycle in 1977 to reunite with the woman he loved.
The film is a UK, US, India, and Sweden production, with a runtime of 98 minutes and a certificate of 12A. It features a cast including PK Mahanandia, Lotta von Schedvin, Chirag Lobo, and Mina Dale, and is shot in English, Hindi, and Pushto. The Cycle of Love has received positive reviews, with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics.
The film has won two awards, including the Artemis Rising Foundation Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Middleburg Film Festival. It premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in 2025 and is now set to screen at the Towner in Eastbourne from Saturday, 14 November 2026, until Thursday, 19 November 2026. Tickets are on sale with the button beside the article.
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