Pankh | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee June 21, 2020

Pankh

By Vinayak Gupta with 6.3

drama · Short Films · hindi

Patriarchy's gendered oppression is no hidden secret and this film is an endeavour to engage with the same. The story is of a morning when a couple sits down to have breakfast before they head out for their respective jobs.

However, it is soon revealed that things are not as calm and simple as they appear to be at the first glance. As the woman steps out to earn a living, her husband is not only unhappy with her decision, but also doubts her ability to even achieve her goals of being a professional. With her smile and polite, but definitive demeanour, she puts an inspiring message across - one that communicates her iron will to the viewer, along with serving as a reminder for them to not give in when it comes to fighting for what they believe in.
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