Deaf Ears | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee July 18, 2020

Deaf Ears

By Shikha Janet Alagh with 6.3

drama · Short Films · hindi

Contemporary reality is marred by the constant inflow of news about brutal crimes and violence against women. The question the short film raises, using an approach marked by its conciseness, is about the responsibility of each individual in fixing this deeply disturbing reality. What will you do when you find such an incident taking place in your own backyard?

The film exhibits potential in the manner in which it shares the same concern with its audience, further reminding them of the significance of their participation in the formation or shattering of such an ugly societal truth. It further juxtaposes the news resounding from a radio against the complete inaction of those who consume and hear it. The setting is of a house where a man works in the kitchen, completely aware of the heinous crime unfolding in the adjacent room. However, will he find it in himself to stand up for the woman?
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