‘Leo’ takes you into its world slowly-steadily. Without employing any dialogue, it introduces us to the daily, mundane life of the protagonist as he moves from one task to another. However, the silence soon becomes oppressive enough to suggest a sense of melancholy shaping all his actions. <br><br> The story eventually becomes one of loss, grief and the fond remembrance of a friend who is no longer present. Despite its limited resources, the film reveals efficient utilization of the same, along with shot composition that shows investment of thought. On the whole, the narrative becomes a quiet, heartfelt conversation on heartache, longing, and the eventual moving on.


Leo | Short Film Nominee

The short narrative is a dedicated attempt in making an unequivocal comment about the CAA-NRC debate that shook the country in the recent past. As hundreds of thousands of people took to streets to protest against the demand to prove one's nationality if they belonged to a certain community or religion, ideas of unity, community and what it means to be an Indian became a crucial part of our daily discourse. <br><br>

'Khwaab' is an endeavor in furthering the same conversation by showing the dependency of a woman on her Muslim domestic help, one whose identity is in direct line of threat as a result of political and national developments. The final result exhibits potential in storytelling and visuals which further evidence the desire to experiment.

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