‘Salwate’ (wrinkles/creases) is an endearing, entertaining film about one morning in the life of the protagonist, Jeetesh. He is a disciplined, cheerful man who shares a loving, playful relationship with his mother. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/ZBdAYxsh.jpg"/> 

On the day the film opens, he is about to head out for an important job interview. However, when he begins to get ready and iron his clothes for the same, he realizes that the iron is broken, and that no ironing shop would be open this early in the day to complete the task. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/poce03Lh.jpg"/> 

As Jeetesh moves from one failed attempt to another, to make it in time for the interview, the narrative comes into its own. The performances and writing, both complement each other, and eventually take the film home in a balanced manner. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/wundpu3h.jpg"/> The viewer cannot help, but be deeply invested in the fate of the protagonist who takes upon all challenges in his life, big or small, with a winning smile.

Salwate | Short Film of the Month

‘Persistence’ is a first-person narrative about a man’s relationship with the city of dreams, Mumbai, but also with his own passion, dreams and the many obstacles that a life of practicality quietly strews in his way. The storytelling remains steadfast in its approach and progression throughout, exhibiting honesty and dedication to its ideas. It would be interesting to see a more layered tonality in the expression of the same ideas in a future project which, in turn, would allow it to turn more stones in terms of storytelling. In its current form, however, the film remains a sincere endeavor.

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