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OFFICIAL SELECTION - SATYAJIT RAY SHORT FILM COMPETITION

NOMINATION - BEST MOVIE NON FICTION

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Authentic, unique and extremely entertaining - the latest offering by filmmaker Devashish Makhija is surely all of this, and much more. The narrative takes us into the friendship of three women and portrays the myriad ways in which it gets tied with sexuality, loyalty, looking out for one another and lastly, but also quite importantly - the big O of a woman's life. 



The execution of the plot, which is marked by an element of magical realism, also attains a surreal quality as it presents itself to the viewer. The true triumph of the film, however, lies in the fact that the engagement with its concerns is carried out in a notably effortless manner, tying itself with the filmmaker's own comments about how the narrative came to be. Not taking itself too seriously, the relationships of the characters come across as effervescent, beautifully blending in this dance of rebellions in a small town, little transgressions, snatched and stolen moments of pleasure and joy, and how it is in these small moments indeed that life is weaved. 

The final result steers clear of any vulnerabilities the exploration of thematic underpinnings of the kind exposes a story to, leaving you with a colorful, uplifting, perhaps even educational, film at the end of it all.

Cheepatakadumpa | Devashish Makhija | Short Film of the Day

Imagine you are sitting in a classroom, writing an exam, but you don't know any of the answers? Bringing a nightmare for many to life is Little Hands, an endearing short film by Rohan Raveendran Nair. The intelligent camerawork of the film is undoubtedly its biggest strength. Without showing any faces, Little Hands, moves from one pair of hands to another to share a story of intimidating questions, the struggle to find their answers, the risks taken to achieve them and finally the sacrifice to help someone in need. The short film is skilful and innocent in equal measures and leaves the viewer with definite answers about friendship and kindness.

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