Love, obstacles in the union of lovers and a tragic parting make for cohesive stories of romance. The short film is one such endeavour which employs an experimental treatment and execution of the plot to convey its intentions. Two narratives develop parallelly, both love stories, both marked by their abrupt and unexpected end. As matters come to a head, violence too becomes part of a narrative that had all along been defined by intimacy and emotional vulnerability, giving rise to a reality that is constituted by the close intertwining of all of these emotions. Without explicitly stating it, the film also offers a comment on stereotyping of an entire community based on the actions of a few, and also a common path that two strangers find after having faced loss and grief themselves.

Yeh Raina | Short Film Nominee

The short film opens with the tone of an autobiographical documentary, but soon reveals its true nature, that of a mockumentary. Once that has been ascertained by the viewer, they find themselves delving deeper and deeper into the world of the protagonist who uses the name of his online persona, Krodhraj. 

Rejected in love and battling heartbreak, he sets on a path of redefining love and its many complexities. With bizarre ideas, well-intended but marked by their absurdity, he moves from one aspect to another, sharing them all with the audience. 

The end product of the film is an expression of the desire to experiment with the various aspects of weaving a narrative - be it music, visual style, aesthetics or the overall feel. It should definitely be honed further to present more fine-tuned results to the audience in the future.

One For Love, Krodhraj! | Short Film Nominee

The short narrative introduces to a character called Aghori. As we go deeper into the plot, we are presented with his fondness for revolutionary songs, intoxicants and similar substances, and debunking conspiracy theories. The story opens on an ambitious note, further offering an experimental approach and a zealous premise - an idea combined with the experiences of its characters while they are intoxicated. In future projects, the team can perhaps gain a little more from a tighter control on the execution of its primary ideas and their potential.

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