WINNER, GENDER SENSITIVITY AWARD

SPECIAL SCREENING

OFFICIAL SELECTION - SATYAJIT RAY SHORT FILM COMPETITION

NOMINATION - BEST MOVIE NON FICTION

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Authentic, unique and extremely entertaining - the latest offering by filmmaker Devashish Makhija is surely all of this, and much more. The narrative takes us into the friendship of three women and portrays the myriad ways in which it gets tied with sexuality, loyalty, looking out for one another and lastly, but also quite importantly - the big O of a woman's life. 



The execution of the plot, which is marked by an element of magical realism, also attains a surreal quality as it presents itself to the viewer. The true triumph of the film, however, lies in the fact that the engagement with its concerns is carried out in a notably effortless manner, tying itself with the filmmaker's own comments about how the narrative came to be. Not taking itself too seriously, the relationships of the characters come across as effervescent, beautifully blending in this dance of rebellions in a small town, little transgressions, snatched and stolen moments of pleasure and joy, and how it is in these small moments indeed that life is weaved. 

The final result steers clear of any vulnerabilities the exploration of thematic underpinnings of the kind exposes a story to, leaving you with a colorful, uplifting, perhaps even educational, film at the end of it all.

Cheepatakadumpa | Devashish Makhija | Short Film of the Day

Rohan, an affluent corporate employee, is surprised by a sudden visit from his childhood friend, Diljit Singh, who bears him a special, concealed gift. However, instead of using this opportunity to reminisce old memories and having a good laugh, Rohan rambles on about his success and wealth. 
He chooses to mock Diljit by criticizing his preferred beverage – tea, makes unappreciative, shrewd comments about his family business and then proudly boasts about his lavish house and furniture. Embarrassed and humiliated, Diljit politely leaves Rohan’s place without mentioning the initial reason for the visit - the gift. This precise element is later revealed to be an important part of the narrative which will leave both the characters as well as the viewer with an important lesson in humility and modesty.

Promotion | Short Film Nominee

Fleeting dreams is an interesting film that stays true to its title. A director pens down his
thoughts about a story he wants to write. It is not just the narrative of the fictional story he puts down,
but also his process of writing it. He ruminates over anecdotes and experiences from his own life. He
creates a character who is different from him, something of the kind of man he wants to be. It may seem
like a pursuit of a fantasy on a textual level, but perhaps a more useful way to talk about the film is to see
it as personal, almost confessional. 
The writing is quite perceptive. The self-consciousness of the writer even makes the film insightful at
times. The way he weaves experience and lessons from those experiences makes it an earnest venture. 
The only limitation is that the screenplay becomes a bit too literal at times; there are some
beautiful shots, one just wishes there were more.

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