Makhane | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee August 6, 2024

Makhane

By Sourabh Jain with 6.7

romance · Short Films · hindi

The film opens with a girl’s distress at her best friend moving away. This is the first time she is faced with separation and loss, and is completely heartbroken. Next to her sits a man who tries to comfort her. However, in her grief, she is quick to dismiss his wisdom of the years he has ahead of her. This dismissal, incidentally, leads to the sharing of a story from his past, one that forms the predominant body of the film.

As we go back in time, the love story of Anirudh and Maithli comes into being. It’s one of innocence, affection and deep devotion. The film also endeavors a comment on family and the sense of community that can be found and established between people living under the same roof.

Tragedy, unfortunately, has begun to stretch its limbs too within the narrative, and the film presents it all to the viewer. The two lead actors further portray their characters with dedication and earnestness, in the process, allowing the film to pronounce its message of loss, heartache, and above all, the invincibility of love.
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