The world of ‘Incognito’ is squalid and defined by seedy endeavors involving non-consensual porn and trafficking. A receptionist at a hotel has installed secret cameras in a room and the adjoining bathroom to capture intimate acts of couples. These videos are then uploaded on porn sites by him. However, this secret trade one day leads him to the unearthing of deeply troubling truths from which there is no looking away. As he gets involved deeper and deeper into the schemes of a pimp and his exploits pertaining to a woman, a far terrible reality awaits him. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/r9vFSHVl.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/E7grvxkl.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/jRbk3FMl.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/mGyBXAfl.png"/> The film employs economy of dialogue, allowing much of the drama to unfold simply by way of visuals. There is further efficient use of the same physical space to achieve it all. At the film's conclusion rests a swift unraveling of events, and deliberate arbitrariness in the manner in which the subsequent pieces fall. What it would mean for the fate of the characters thus becomes an interesting question that the narrative attempts to answer at the end of it all.

Incognito  | Short Film of the Month

Laadki, a film on women empowerment, explores the grievous underbelly of Indian society, and how, more often than not, it is deeply entangled with the ones holding the reins of the country. It follows Avadh, the brother of a recently deceased victim of sexual assault, on his quest for justice. He, along with the help of his childhood friend, set out in search for their missing friend, Maansi. The investigation leads them to a familiar character from the past, an illegal sex racket and other deplorable truths. 

Though well intentioned, the film shies away from exploring the topic of women safety in its depth. While a more nuanced approach would have been fruitful, the final result of the film exhibits a desire to further conversation on a relevant topic, attempting to remind women of their own inherent strength as an individual.

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