Spotlight July 6, 2020
By Bhanu Babbal with 6.8
drama · Short Films · hindi
Shot on a mobile phone, and thereby choosing to confine itself to a vertical frame, the short film develops its story in a simple manner which is devoid of any garrulous or loud devices. The plot is put together entirely by way of phone conversations which the protagonist has with different people in his lives - from family to a lover to co-workers to his landlady.
It is through these conversations that several emotions are invoked which allow the film to successfully portray the lived reality of a man during the coronavirus lockdown. Amidst it all, the narrative further offers a comment on a very significant concern in contemporary times - one of uncertainty of professionals who have lost their employment in the wake of the pandemic. All of it is tied seamlessly to present forth an engaging and entertaining product, marked by its skilled visuals.
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