‘Arko’ is the exploration of primarily a father-son equation. The territory extends to include dynamics of the entire familial space, that of a mother and her child, and the husband-wife themselves, but its predominant preoccupation remains a conversation between Asit and his son, Arko. 

The eventual outcome of this exchange presents a story the viewer did not expect at first glance. The film does a notable job of deliberately keeping them away from it. The consequent world-building comes to be defined by loss, heartache, regret, and the overarching notion of what could have been. 

The end result is further marked by a song that sings of the human condition, expressed in poetic metaphors about words, and their might and influence on emotional states. When tragedy tears life asunder, the only thing left in its wake is a wishful indulgence in a world that will never be, asserts the film in its quiet melancholy.

Arko | Short Film Nominee

Marriage as a traditional institution often leaves women in very difficult and oppressive circumstances. The short film analyzes the said reality by presenting to you a regular household. The domestic space is marked by verbal and emotional abuse where the woman's priorities are constantly demanded to be pushed aside to make space for her husband's life. The metaphor suggested in the title of the film dominates her existence as she finds herself squeezed out of every bit of strength and patience. Her thoughts are consumed by the darkness of her life and situation, further suggested by the monochromatic visuals painted before you. When she finds herself at the end of the rope, however, something crucial awaits, a decision that would alter the course of her life forever.

The Mop | Short Film Nominee

The short film is simple and direct in the manner in which it presents itself to the viewer. It's only character is a charismatic woman marked by her playful smile. However, despite the bright-eyed face before you, the viewer is led to believe that something deeply troubling awaits right around the corner. The reason for this unease is placed within the layers that will unravel only towards the conclusion. The narrative exhibits potential in terms of performance and the desire to share its story. Though entirely shot on a phone, it would have still earned more points with a little stability in its visuals and sound.

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