An old man is in bed, about to fall asleep when he is visited by his grandson and a night, perhaps mundane for the characters involved, but eventful for the viewer, soon follows. As the younger man, with a swollen mouth, bleeding gums and a noticeably bad toothache, tries to prepare his grandfather for bed, several memories are invoked by the latter. It is in this manner that the film exhibits surprising and unexpected moments of poignancy within its folds. The narrative ropes in history, the partition of India, the turmoils of a life already lived, the closure which may or may have not been achieved and simply a suggestion of the passage of time that ties it all together in a cohesive, comprehensive whole. The film is endearing, engaging and amusing in equal measure, and leaves the viewer with a sense of a complete product at its conclusion.

Kenchi Aur Pankha  | Short Film of the Day

Oral Culture is simply a conversation between two characters about the deep infestation of technology in our lives and the modifications in human existence it might lead to. As the two friends prepare for a night of drinking, they find themselves unable to agree on the extent to which smartphones and related technology is capable of affecting communication. The narrative is simple, effortless and does not try to be anything it's not, which works as a charm in its favour. The same can be said about the actors which render their performance with an honesty that leaves the viewer with a convincing glimpse into an evening spent by three friends.

Oral Culture | Short Film Nominee

The short film is a quiet, subjective documentation, primarily from the point of view of the grandmother of the house, of a past, an age gone by which has left several relics in its wake. Whether it's in the form of something tangible like old posters or toys, or something more intimate and unquantifiable like memories, both become equally important components of the whole that is life. All of this is allowed to unfold against the backdrop of a very practical event rooted in the present - the experience of shifting houses during a pandemic. This, in turn, allows the entire narrative to offer an adequately balanced portrayal of the lived reality of its subjects.

Grandma's Tales | Lockdown Film Challenge

The short film is a hilarious and sweet glimpse into the life of a young man who is quarantined with his grandfather. As the old man ensures that he keeps his grandson on his feet throughout the day, the audience is presented with a humorous account of the latter's experiences.


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