A man who runs a small flour mill finds himself at a strange crossroads when technology threatens to make him obsolete. As we follow the protagonist through his day, and customers come and go, it is a sack of mass-produced, machine-ground wheat that becomes the antagonist of the story. 

The film does an expert job of portraying this dynamic between a man who religiously follows his vocation and a swiftly changing world where people become increasingly impatient. The screenplay is constructed with attention to detail, mapping and sustaining the entire developing story with control. The narrative allows no dialogue to the protagonist, and yet, shares a skilled portrayal and communication of an entire array of emotions. 

The end result does not bog itself down with a technology-versus-tradition conflict, and instead only presents a moment with earnestness. The entire cast and crew exhibit seamlessness in bringing it to life, making the authenticity of the said moment its most notable triumph.

Chakkiwala  | Short Film of the Month

A crucial cricket match is being played between Gully Players and Ranji Capitals. The latter seems to be the more confident and capable team of the two, ensuring that they leave no stone unturned in reminding their rivals of the same. While RC boasts of a line up of more polished players, GP is short of one player in the team right at the start of the match itself. The narrative attempts to present to you a game of high stakes, marked by all kinds of ups and downs. Above all, however, it presents to you a story of hope, upliftment and resilience in the time of adversity. Even though the narrative could have been tauter, it pulls itself together by its conclusion, communicating its message of never giving up very clearly to the audience.

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