Short Film Nominee November 15, 2023
By Nitish Vatsyayan with 6.7
drama · Short Films · hindi
Ever since he was a boy, Kabeer has been fond of reading in the park, accompanied by his favorite writer, Munshi Premchand. However, this companionship is not simply metaphorical for our young protagonist, one marked by stories and the worlds they carry within, but quite literal. The fondness for this specific part of a park and a particular bench continues into his adolescence, as well as adulthood.
Now a senior professional with important responsibilities, Kabeer finds it in his power to own this spot of land that has been such a crucial part of his life all along. It is at this juncture the crux of the film arrives in the most unexpected, shocking manner.
Though the film is not entirely devoid of a few snags in terms of production, the story and narrative are nevertheless constructed with an unmissable darkness that enhances them notably. The plot is balanced, supported in equal part by the screenplay and writing, ensuring that the impact of the climax is achieved in a marked way at the conclusion.
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