One way to describe the film would be to talk about it as a story of Ryan’s victimisation, ostracisation,
abuse and humiliation on the basis of his sexuality. Another would be to call out the bullying and
harassment of Ryan at the hands of his bigoted, homophobic colleagues, who not only invade
all limits of decency, privacy and civility, but also cause him harm. <br><br> However, the film does not strictly subscribe to either of these categories as its narrative unfolds before the viewer. Poetry Night ends on a note that invokes violence, revenge and, at the conclusion, gives a hue to the drama that is entirely opposite of what it had set up so far.

Poetry Night | Short Film Nominee

Using visuals of only hands and feet, coupled with a voiceover, the film brings to life a heartwarming story of a couple finding their way to each other. While an arranged marriage might have put them together physically, it is finally spending time in close quarters and trying to make the best of their situation following the coronavirus lockdown, that truly leads them to one another in a far more intimate manner, portrays the film.

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