Diya | Short Film of the Day

Short Film of the Day July 4, 2020

Diya

By Aditya with 6.9

drama · Short Films · hindi

More often than not, sexual abuse meted out to a woman is by someone close to them, worse still, a family member. Women, on the other hand, are conditioned to prefer the road of meekness and silence, lest they bring any shame to the family name or themselves. The short film uses the same concern as its premise to tell the story of a young woman trying to make a life for herself in an alien city.

The plot attempts a notable engagement with its subject matter to present to the viewer a narrative of harassment, abuse and finally finding the courage within oneself to one day put a stop to oppression and cruelty. The film is expertly calm in its execution and portrayal. Furthermore, a strong performance by Tanya Gulati as the protagonist translates into a beautiful vulnerability on screen.
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