Some of the most intense and intimate familial battles are fought between a mother and her daughter. Often a mother is the most incapable of understanding why her daughter rejects the decisions that she had made in her time without a second thought. Beans Aloo is one such conversation between two women about motherhood. The film is subtly written and carries the message across in the most impactful manner. The duo argue out their ideas of motherhood and leave the audience with the hope that in an ideal world, consensus is indeed possible and achievable.

Beans Aloo | Short Film of the Day

Nikita, the eponymous character, is a devoted housewife who is passionate about singing. However, the narrative soon unfolds to reveal the dark reality she lives with on a daily basis. During a conversation between her husband and her brother, it is revealed that she is indeed trapped in an abusive marriage. Tired of sexual and physical abuse, one day she reveals the reality of it all to her brother. However, just when it seems there indeed is a release in store for her, an unexpected turn awaits the viewer. The performances in the film show potential as does the structuring of the narrative which can disorient even the most attentive and prepared viewer.

Nikita (The Goddess Of Victory) | Short Film Nominee

The film makes an intervention into the global ecological crisis by promoting the message of
sustainability. Instead of putting the onus onto macro-systems that begin their work only post the
disaster, the film seeks to highlight individual, self-conscious steps of waste-reduction which begin at the
stage of prevention, and go a long away. It offers an alternative approach towards mindful, community-
building and living.

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