The film constructs its world in an interesting manner, not revealing all its cards at first glance. When it opens, a baby and a man are present in a room. As they are soon joined by a woman, the picture of a family seems to be complete. However, only momentarily, and thus, the core conflict of this marriage is revealed to the viewer. <br><br>
Tara and Neel are about to head out for a baby shower, but it is the lead-up to this moment, primarily constituted by irritability and disagreements over small things like getting ready in time or buying the present for the imminent party, that reveals the true anxieties and stressors within the marriage. The film is marked by smooth performances, and storytelling that succeed in bringing this circumstance to life.



Parnu | Short Film of the Day

While the Covid-19 national lockdown brought with it all kinds of adverse consequences, one of the most alarming ones was the rise in domestic abuse across the nation. The forced confinement in close quarters, along with the many stressors of a pandemic, ensured that women often dealt with the worst brunt of it all. ‘The Fridge’ engages with the same reality, applying an experimental approach to its visuals. <br><br> 

The frame remains fixed, observed from the point of view of a mute presence, that of a refrigerator. The many sounds and visuals of hands and the choices they make, ensure that the meaning is made clear to the viewer. No room is left for ambiguity in this storytelling endeavor which succeeds in communicating all its ideas in an emphatic, lucid manner.


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