Muskaan | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee June 17, 2021

Muskaan

By Vikhyat Srivastava with 6.5

drama · Short Films · hindi

The narrative's intention is to introduce you to a deeply disturbing reality with the purpose of making the viewer sit up and truly pay attention.

The plot deals with child sexual abuse perpetrated by a girl's father, along with emotional abuse inflicted on her by her grandmother. As these issues are explored, we are presented with a protagonist who completes a journey from fear, disgust and repulsion, to finally finding her voice and the fierceness to raise it loud and clear.

The film shows potential in terms of visualization and treatment, but makes the choice of a background score which is not entirely consistent with the approach. It is also marked by notable performances by its two female characters that further enhance the story. On the whole, it proves to be a sincere, dedicated endeavor, devoted to portraying its intentions lucidly for the viewer.
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