Prasad, India’s leading film restoration and post-production facility, has completed the full 4K picture remastering and restoration of My Brother’s Wedding, the landmark film by acclaimed filmmaker Charles Burnett. The restored version will be screened at the Berlin International Film Festival under the Forum section, which celebrates films that push the boundaries of cinematic expression.
Originally released in 1983, the film is a low-budget independent tragicomedy set in South Central Los Angeles. It follows the story of a man caught between family expectations and loyalty to a friend, exploring themes of class tension, community dynamics, and personal responsibility. The film is regarded as an important example of socially grounded American independent cinema and has gained renewed critical appreciation following its later restoration and re-edited.
The restoration marks a significant milestone for Indian film preservation on the global stage. Prasad undertook the complete 4K restoration process, including detailed frame-by-frame image repair, colour correction, and digital mastering—carefully preserving the film’s original visual texture, tone, and cinematic intent, while presenting it with renewed clarity for contemporary audiences.
The project was carried out in collaboration with Milestone Films, the UCLA Film & Television Archive, and Kino Lorber, reflecting the international trust placed in Prasad’s restoration expertise and India’s growing role in global film heritage preservation.
“We were overjoyed to be in collaboration with Prasad, Deluxe Audio, UCLA Film & Television Archive, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, and Kino Lorber to bring Charles Burnett’s enduring and timeless film MY BROTHER’S WEDDING back to the world," said Maya S. Cade, incoming president of Milestone Films.
Abhishek Prasad, Director and CTO, Prasad, added, “This restoration was not just about enhancing resolution, it was about preserving cultural memory. Every film carries the spirit of its time, and our responsibility is to ensure that spirit is not lost to ageing reels or obsolete formats. Having this work showcased at Berlin reinforces India’s growing contribution to global film preservation.”
Berlin International Film Festival – Screening Details:
● Monday, Feb 16 | 21:00 – Delphi Filmpalast, Berlin
● Sunday, Feb 22 | 16:30 – Cinema Paris, Berlin
The Berlin screening places My Brother’s Wedding alongside a distinguished slate of restored world cinema and underscores the increasing international recognition of Indian film restoration capabilities. With major restoration projects and facilities across India, the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, Prasad continues to bridge the past and the future of cinema, ensuring classic films are preserved as living works to be experienced by generations to come.
