The short film is a dreamy coming together of memory, time and the past. As a character sits down to pen down a letter, he finds himself going down the memory lane, a path the viewer traverses with him. What begins as potentially a love story of childhood sweethearts is soon afflicted by images of separation, violence and heartache. The film achieves all of this, and more, using a narrative which is devoid of any and all dialogue. The visuals are weaved together in a seamless manner to conjure an intelligent narrative that demands your full attention. From sharing a fruit with a dear friend as a child to biting into its memory many seasons later, the film portrays it all in its bid to capture a sense of nostalgia and a wistfulness for a past that once existed.

Li Ej Hu | Short Film Nominee

At first glance, the film presents an objective, fly-on-the-wall perspective on a sensitive topic that has polarized opinions for a while now. A chasm between the ideologies of the left and the right is presented to the viewer through an interview with a theatre artist. While he speaks of religious harmony, the journalist, quite evidently clear in his sympathies towards one ideology, and very openly critical of the theatre actor, constantly pushes to make the interview as colorful as possible. 

By way of the words articulated by the actor, a comment is offered on the sensationalization of news at the cost of the very fabric and identity of India as a nation. The film, complete with a notable protagonist, is concise and unequivocal on the two schools of thought that are portrayed, in addition to sharing its views on mindless hate and what the consequences can be for someone who dares to question it.

Anti National | Spotlight

Serving on the frontline of a perilous war, two soldiers take cover on a sandy beach. At the same time, there is a sharpshooter aiming at them from a well-protected location within the bushes. One of them is severely wounded and struggles to stay conscious, the other tries to deflect the attack and shoot towards the direction of incoming fire. 

As the action unfolds before the viewer, the film invokes a conversation on the blood and gore that constitute a war, but also on the friendship and camaraderie that shines through in the darkest of circumstances. The images thus offered indicate memories of better, happier times which will be yearned for all eternity. At the same time, there is the intention and endeavor to pay homage to the brave soldiers who give up their lives for the safety of others.

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