Short Film Nominee December 21, 2021
By Shivashis Pradhan with 6.5
drama · Short Films · odia
Trigger Warning: Graphic content, animal cruelty
The intention of the narrative is to bring to life a conversation around mental health. The approach adopted to achieve the same is marked by the philosophical musings of a protagonist who has been battling mental health issues for nine years now. The inability of his peers to understand or offer him the support that he needs, leaves him feeling more isolated and alone.
The narrative unfolds against shots of the preparation of chicken gravy as well as someone enjoying chicken biryani. As soon as the viewer lets their guard down, they are met with visuals of the cruelty this preparation entails against animals. By using the cruelty, and perhaps even apathy of humans towards the animals around them, be it in the form of fodder for their meals, or their inability to hear the cries of someone in need, an overlap is achieved for the film to share its message with the viewer in a notable manner.
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