The film adopts an approach marked by metaphors to invoke the lived reality of its protagonist. A woman is alone in an empty house where time seems to have come to a halt. Doing the daily chores and fending for herself while being confined indoors during a pandemic thus becomes the routine of her life. The activities acquire almost a rhythmic quality as she wistfully looks at the world beyond her window. At the end of it all, however, awaits the possibility of the end of this isolation by a suggestion of travel. The memento of a trip, a train ticket from the past, serves to remind us of an existence where life would no longer be marked by loneliness and being by yourself.

Two Zero, and Two One | Short Film Nominee

The film is an innocent narrative, conjured from the point of view of a child, the youngest member of a family. As he follows his elder brother, parents and grandfather around the house with a camera, an image of the familial space is conjured for the spectator. During the coronavirus lockdown, while the mother spends all her time doing domestic chores, the brother in front of screens and the father before his laptop or on the phone with his friends, the grandfather finds companionship in plants. It is through objective observations, minus any emotional charge on the part of the child, that the viewer is introduced to a breakdown of communication among families and the distance that exists despite all members being within the same physical space. The film further employs skilful poetry to share its intentions.

Al1 2gether | Short Film Nominee

What does a day look like in the life of a farmer amidst the coronavirus lockdown? The short film attempts to be a glimpse into the same and does it without using any dialogues. From waking up to taking care of the animals as well as his own meal, and finally ending the day with a bath, the narrative engages with all the myriad activities during the course of his day.

The Curfew | Lockdown Film Challenge

The short film opens at the most unexpected note and takes the viewer into a household where a man dedicatedly attempts to finish all chores. The narrative is humorous and entertaining in equal measure, along with including a sincere performance by its only actor.

Illathuarasan | Lockdown Film Challenge

The short film is an honest, dedicated attempt to appreciate the physical as well as the emotional labour of women in a household. As a result of the lockdown, when a man also has to occupy himself with household chores, he realises accomplishing them is indeed no easy task.

An Ode to the Homemaker | Lockdown Film Challenge

The emotional and physical labour that women invest in household tasks is hardly ever accounted for and appreciated beyond being overly glorified as a false sense of duty. Using the life of a couple during the coronavirus lockdown, the film aspires to draw attention to the same concern, reminding the viewer the absolute importance to recognise and repay these efforts in some form or another.

Pati Patni Aur Lockdown | Lockdown Film Challenge

Following the coronavirus lockdown, now that everyone is confined to their households, people have found themselves in the center of all kinds of situations. From household chores, to parents' bickering - the short film gives a glimpse into them all, reminding the viewer of the absolute importance of staying home.

Warriors at Home | Lockdown Film Challenge

During the lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic, the lives of couples were marked by experiences they had never encountered before, giving rise to situations they did not see coming. The short film is a glimpse into one such account where the husband and wife share their own stories of household chores. The narrative is hilarious, primarily owing to a zealous performance and retelling of his story by the husband's character, that would entertain and amuse the viewer, as is the intention of the film. Though it loses points in the technical aspect of its visuals, the lighthearted cheer of the plot remains all-pervasive for the audience.

Plight of a Pati | 2020 Film Challenge

When the story opens, it suggests a disconcerting reality, marked by sharp blades and blood. Then it moves back in time to reveal to you everything that led to this moment. In the process, it aims to portray an experience we are all too familiar with by now - the first national lockdown, the sudden burden of household chores, the resistance to adapt to this new life, and the eventual consequences of denying the inevitability of it all. The final result is marked by the attempt to play around with its visuals, along with the desire to rope in an element of surprise.

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