Pasti | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee June 12, 2023

Pasti

By Abul Hasan Zia with 7.1

drama · Short Films · hindi

When the protagonist, a waged laborer, injures his finger, everything in his life goes for a toss. The narrative does an especially remarkable job to conjure his reality and then share it with the viewer in a calm, poignant fashion.

Hard-pressed for money, and unaware of the many complex machinations of a world that is ruled and controlled by privilege, more precisely, financial privilege in this case, he is unable to find the help he needs. His movement from one health professional to another with each telling him a different version and treatment of his ailment, all in the face of his laconic, wordless personality, brings to life a crucial story.

Along with performances, the end result also embellishes itself with notable writing and an insightful grasp of human experience. As for the protagonist, despite the many hardships of his life, the cyclical nature of existence continues, with the inability to break out of the overwhelming impediments that lie in his path.
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