The short film is a brave attempt with a noble intention. Borrowing the stylistic characteristics of a silent film, 'Man on a Bicycle' attempts to draw the viewer's attention to a pressing concern - the deteriorating health of the environment.
It juxtaposes the image of soaring pollution levels against that of an indifferent people, too tied up in their day-to-day business to be concerned. The narrative tries to achieve this by showing everything that a man encounters on his daily route. As images of smoke, vehicular pollution and disease populate the screen, the film raises the question - is an end to human apathy possible?
Read LessIt juxtaposes the image of soaring pollution levels against that of an indifferent people, too tied up in their day-to-day business to be concerned. The narrative tries to achieve this by showing everything that a man encounters on his daily route. As images of smoke, vehicular pollution and disease populate the screen, the film raises the question - is an end to human apathy possible?
