The short film aims to communicate an important message within its brief plot. While we attempt to sanitise ourselves physically in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it is also important to invest some time in the cleanliness of our thoughts and perspective as well, emphasises the narrative.

Sanitize | Lockdown Film Challenge

When Pragati opens, it takes us into a meeting that is being held between men regarding the marriage of a young woman. As the soon-to-be bride’s father finalizes the details, a conflict brewing within the woman is revealed to the viewer. Constantly at unease, she is struggling to get out of the house. She insists that she is not interested in marriage, but rather would continue her studies. 

Amidst the push and pull of all of these forces, a very different and unexpected development also awaits the audience, which subverts everything the plot might have established so far. In the process, the short narrative also does its bit to share a comment about an important social concern.

Pragti | Short Film Nominee

The narrative has an important message for the viewer - one about cleanliness and the preservation of your surroundings. It attempts to communicate it through the encounter of two characters who see each other every day from across the road. As they both wait for their respective buses, they observe one another quietly, and then go about their lives. However, one day, one of them unexpectedly begins to follow the other. When he finally confronts him, what will be their bone of contention and what course will the rest of the conversation take thereafter?

Nazariya | Short Film Nominee

An entire short film which is a single take deserves mention and admiration for the effort that has gone in bringing together an entire crew and cast to work in smooth coordination (albeit a loose end here and there, like the failure to conceal all of its crew members). Along with achieving this, the short film also raises an important concern, that of cleanliness. Here's a reminder by young filmmakers to keep your surroundings and environment clean.

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