Short Film Nominee July 25, 2020
By Marshall Mankotia with 6.4
thriller · Short Films · hindi
The film opens on a note which immediately aims to put an atmosphere of suspense and tension in place. Soon, the viewer is introduced to a man in a dimly-lit room who sits by himself, trying to light a cigarette, but in vain. The narrative, in the meantime, continues to withhold its intentions from the audience.
Through its specific approach, the film wants to make a relevant comment about smoking and its adverse repercussions on health. This is further explored by an unusual experience that the protagonist has with himself. However, when he is finally able to make a distinction between dreams and reality, would he also be able to differentiate between what's beneficial for him and what isn't?
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