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Cinestaan Curates: A Letter From India celebrates the cultural richness of our country
The short monochrome film is an ode to the communities that reside in harmony with each other in Mattancherry, Kerala.
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Cinestaan Curates: Baluji traces the indefatigable spirit and generosity of the blind sitarist
Baluji is an ode to a musician who embraced life despite the seemingly insurmountable hurdles in his path.
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Cinestaan Curates: Kaliru is a hard-hitting documentary on the plight of pachyderms in India
The short documentary takes us to the heart of the human-animal conflict and makes an earnest plea for saving elephants in the wild.
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Cinestaan Curates: Dayalu is a stark portrayal of desperation for survival in the city
The short film is an insightful reflection of society and the skewed opportunities it presents.
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Cinestaan Curates: How She Moves is an ode to a beloved teacher and her resistance
The short documentary traces the inspiring life of Indu Mitha, one of the last remaining classical dance teachers in Pakistan.
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Cinestaan Curates: Folklore, myth and a love for stories come together in Kandittund!
Adithi Krishnadas’s animated film captures the fascinating personality of a man with a fertile imagination.
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Cinestaan Curates: Khabsurat is a nuanced depiction of patriarchy in our daily lives
Ashutosh Pathak’s short film is being screened at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal in Canada.
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Cinestaan Curates: Kulsummante Perakutty reminds us not to judge a book by its cover
Love blossoms in the most unexpected places in Rini Salam’s short Malayalam-language film.
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Cinestaan Curates: Malota vividly evokes a child’s innocence and concerns
The short film, directed by Krishan Hooda, offers a comment on the education system in India.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Itwaar is an endearing story about the highs and lows of a typical Indian family
Directed by Rahul Srivastava, the short film stars Kumud Mishra and Lubna Salim.
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Cinestaan Curates: Pehli Wali offers a mature look at life after divorce
Sohail Javed’s short, starring Juggun Kazim and Omair Rana, uses humour to navigate an emotional minefield.
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Cinestaan Curates: Luka Bhaku portrays the horrific in our society
Deepjoti Deka’s Assamese-language film makes us feel the disgust at innocence ruined.
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Cinestaan Curates: Innocence is shattered in a most brutish way in Khoon Aali Chitthi
Produced by Richa Chadha, the short film examines the phenomenon of fake encounters in Punjab in the 1980s.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Roshan & Mani is a loving portrait of sisters in their sunset years
Rishaya Palkhivala’s short documentary endearingly presents the vulnerability and simplicity of the two sisters.
Review Kannada
Cinestaan Curates: Invisible Wings inspires us to seize the moment
A heart-warming short documentary on the tea seller couple who travelled the globe holds many lessons for a post-pandemic world.
Review Assam
Cinestaan Curates: Arranged is a charming film about a middle-aged couple learning to become companions
Directed by Samujjal Kashyap, it offers a refreshing take on mature love and finding togetherness.
Review English
Cinestaan Curates: Bloom captures the headiness of falling in love during the lockdown
Richard Anthony’s directorial debut is a charming film that captures the coming together of two people.
Review Hindi
The Miniaturist Of Junagadh review: A tender tale set in a tumultuous time
The short film transports us to a bygone era, to tell the poignant tale of a miniaturist and his family.
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Cinestaan Curates: Strong Son is an endearing, humorous short
Ian Bawa’s film portrays the beautiful bond between father and son in an unconventional narrative.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Pandit Usman reflects on the irrationality of hate
Akram Hassan’s short film examines the inability of society to accept a confluence of religions.