The film attempts a strong comment on the location of women in a semi-rural society which is about to be taken over by its more urban counterpart. The same is achieved by the character of a seemingly newly married bride. The realism of the narrative is sharp and disorienting. It leaves the viewer with strong images that will deeply disconcert them. However, the conclusion does not exhibit a similar strength and leaves the viewer wanting for more.

Grahan | Short Film Nominee

The narrative is about the internal fears and the constant threat to security women live with. Four women go out of town for a short trip and all they wish to do is get some drinks and be with each other in a hotel. However, in a world where simply stepping out of the house leaves women vulnerable, despite some well-meaning men, their experience ends up being far from that. As past traumas are triggered, the story further draws attention to the perpetual patriarchal oppression women struggle with on a daily basis.

A Call Trip | Short Film Nominee

The setting in the film is of a beach where an older man is shown romantically involved with a young girl. The narrative progresses to both confuse and shock the viewer about the nature of this relationship. The short film attempts a conversation around the idea of incest and all that it could potentially entail - from mental health to emotional manipulation of situations. Trying to be a commentary on relationships and human bonds which might not always fit within the acceptable, normative structure, Maraasim explores the idea of love when it is the most forbidden fruit of them all.

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