The sci-fi story of ‘Humanoid’ takes place in a fictional, dystopian universe where people crumble and languish under the boot of a Big Brother-esque dictatorial figure. The narrative brings in a hawk as a powerful symbol of surveillance and all-pervasive control of the state over the life of the individual. 

At the same time, there is also the attempt to portray the apathy and indifference of the said leader as society burns, and little children hold a plaything like a doll in one hand, and a gun in the other. Anyone who tries to step away from the quiet, obedient herd is met with a terrible fate. 

On top of it all, the film also wants to be a comment on a society which is defined by its deep infestation of technology and how it is slowly on its way to becoming an oppressive tool of the state. The images that signify the many acts of cruelty and oppression thus unite as one to present to you the symbolic, brutal realm of 'Humanoid'.

Humanoid | Short Film Nominee

Trigger warning: violence, graphic content 

The film documents real life accounts of the anti-CAA protests that were carried out in Delhi against the highly controversial act. These experiences are further tied with metaphorical images and symbolism to drive the message home. The narrative covers the protests, the police brutality and violence that took place at the Jamia Millia Islamia university, followed by the riots that rocked the north eastern part of the national capital in early 2020. At the heart of the documentary film is the message of secularism and unity, and further a reminder to not let communal lines divide the nation. The narrative is true and honest to its subject matter, which is precisely why it might prove to be a triggering viewing experience for the sensitive audience.

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