The Covid-19 lockdown emphasized the huge disparity between the haves and the have-nots. Following the same vein of thought, the film first portrays a reality marked by those with the privilege of a loving house, warmth of a family and a regular job that ensures food arrives on the table for every meal and family member. However, in direct contrast to this are the stories of domestic abuse, violence, toxic familial dynamics, to name a few, that also showed a disturbing rise as we all found ourselves within the confines of our houses, underlines the plot. The narrative of Sha Lyndet Ka Lockdown (Behind the Lockdown) is an attempt to engage with the same chasm, also bringing to life a conversation on alcoholism and addiction, and its far-reaching effects on a family.

Sha Lyndet Ka Lockdown  | Lockdown Film Challenge

A moment in time, a call for help that doesn't arrive, and a single man’s battle against delinquency and the seedy world of crime - it is in these elements that the film is presented to the viewer. The plot, however, is not simply confined to this single moment, but also stretches to include what preceded it, as well as a gradual establishment of developments that will constitute the action that is to follow. 

The screenplay exhibits investment of thought, along with skill in the performance. It is only a slight dip in the visuals that robs the film of points it otherwise scores in other departments. As the title is pronounced, the story finally concludes with a situation that has only begun to come into existence, thereby leaving one with the promise of a subsequent part.

Delayed | Short Film Nominee

A man feels trapped inside a dark place which he believes is monitored by the people who have locked him there. He questions their motive for isolating him. The lack of answers and the thought of the impending doom haunts him. In a moment of desperation, he calls out to his mother for help as he succumbs to the forces far more powerful than him. This cycle of events dominate and cloud his mind every night when he goes to bed, portraying developments marked by thrill and suspense for the viewer, along with a dedication to performance by the sole actor in the narrative.

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