Bondhu Hobi | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee October 31, 2023

Bondhu Hobi

By Avik Chakraborty with 6.5

drama · Short Films · bengali

The film straddles two very important issues - loneliness, and the lot of the needy. The same is achieved in an unlikely manner by presenting to us a day in the life of a woman who is all set to celebrate Mahalaya, an important festive occasion that arrives at the heels of Durga Puja.

Despite friends and a loving partner, she somehow finds herself alone on the day, with no one to celebrate it with. However, she refuses to give in to the overwhelming sense of isolation and instead gets ready in all her finery to step out and bring her plans to fruition, whether or not with anyone by her side.

The writing, story, and screenplay bring in another unlikely development, as her paths cross with a young boy. In this manner, the plot is woven with a devotion to the primary performance to share the driving thought of the film, echoing a relevant message about friendship and mental health.
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