A Feeder | Lockdown Film Challenge

Lockdown Film Challenge June 14, 2021

A Feeder

By Maitray Mehta with 6.5

drama · Short Films · gujarati

Society has a way of not only dismissing women to the quiet obscurity of the domestic space, but to further amplify their smallest of mistakes with little regard for their emotional and physical labor. The short film explores the same premise by introducing us to the life of a regular Indian couple where the man steps out for work, while the woman fills her days with household chores, all along waiting for even the slightest encouragement or support from her husband.

With the pandemic, however, there is a reversal of these roles, leading to some important realizations on the part of the former. In the process, the film also wants to extend gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this time to serve others.
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