Directed by  Kiran Nagdev, The Gift offers the viewers a proposition - what happens when a carefully planned surprise turns into a shock? A couple is celebrating their anniversary and both have decided on elaborate overseas trips with each other. So far so good? Not so much. The twist is both have booked trips for the same dates. <br><br> The Gift is a light, breezy film which begins en media res and ends without a definite conclusion. It has no deep truths to offer and the way the narrative handles it is smooth and easy, and for some products of art, that is precisely what is needed. Not all art has to be about existential angst, and sometimes, that’s alright. The short film also offers an endearing template of romantic relationships complete with excitement, anticipation, anger and the resolution of crisis. 

The Gift | Short Film of the Day

Noor succeeds in creating an eerie atmosphere right from the very beginning, making the viewer suspect every shadow and sound. The story unfolds to reveal a far darker reality than the surroundings about the life of the young protagonist. <br><br> While initially the argument may appear threadbare to a trained viewer, the manner in which the drama unfolds would leave even the most prepared of them at the edge of their seats. The performances are strong and convincing which further make the message of the film more emphatic. The narrative is sure to stay with you long after you're done watching the film. Despite all its strengths, the film would have benefitted from a better control on the lighting of its visuals.


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