The film constructs itself like a parable, eventually presenting the viewer with an important message that the protagonist is quick to miss. Keeping itself free of any verbal exchanges, the narrative relies entirely on visual drama and action to paint this reality for the viewer. 
The visual landscape is utilized judiciously to present the protagonist’s tryst with a magical flute. When played, it showers him with money. However, the moment he is too consumed by the greed of grasping the notes, he also loses the gift he had been presented with, forgetting what truly mattered in his lust for money. The end result remains defined by brevity, clarity of its screenplay, and visual progression.

The Taste of Destiny | Short Film Nominee

The film does a seamless job of roping in an entire spectrum of emotions to share its story. From drama to action and thrill, from despair and hopelessness to a sense of uplifting warmth, hope and friendship, the endeavor is to paint all of these together. 

When the film opens, two men, Sachi and Abhi, are on their way to an important place or appointment. Before their destination is revealed, a call is made to a third character, and the narrative swiftly flashes back to a time when both of them were barely making ends meet. 

 In a moment of crisis, that also forms the predominant body of the plot, Sachi and Abhi almost left behind their lives in Bangalore for good, and went back to their village. While portraying all of this for the viewer, there is also the attempt to experiment with music and stylistic choices. The end result, though not without a few errant shots and the need for a little more tautness in the narrative, remains entertaining and involving all along.

Streets of Bengaluru | Short Film Nominee

The Covid-19 outbreak drew a very demarcated line between the fortunate and the unfortunate. If on the one hand hundreds and thousands of people were left gasping for oxygen, lost their loved ones or livehood, suffered huge emotional and financial obstacles, on the other, there were those who could work from the comfort of their homes, be with their near and dear ones, and still continue living, albeit with more manageable troubles. Additionally, there was also a third group of the frontline workers who risked their lives every day to keep society running on its feet. The narrative of the short film draws the viewer's attention to all of these aspects, reminding them of the importance of each individual's role and participation during a time as taxing as the pandemic.

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