Anusha Rizvi's directorial debut Peepli Live, which is produced by Bollywood star Aamir Khan, will be screened at the 60th Berlinale film festival Feb 11-21.

The film, which will be among 22 to be shown in Berlinale Special section, is a satire on rural life in India. It features Raghuvir Yadav along with the debutant actors from Madhya Pradesh.

The Berlinale Special is part of the festival's official programme and presents recent works by contemporary filmmakers and re-screens historical works. The filmmakers will attend the premieres and present their films.

"Peepli Live" will have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the US Jan 24.