India, Oct. 15 -- Few directors turn a destination into a character quite like Neil Burger. Known for inventive stories and gripping films, his latest, Inheritance-a globe-trotting thriller shot entirely on iPhone for Lionsgate-redefines cinematic storytelling.

In an exclusive conversation with Travel+Leisure India & South Asia, he discusses filming in India, the legacy of Satyajit Ray, and how global settings shape his narratives.

Excerpts From The Interview With Neil Burger T+L India: How did filming in Delhi shape your vision for Inheritance, and what did the city bring to the narrative that no other location could? Neil Burger: India, for me, in a word, is cinematic. The sights and sounds are epic. As a filmmaker, India also feels l...