Sukhpreet Kahlon
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Veena And Ukulele review: A contemplative reflection on tradition and modernity through gender
Unni Vijayan’s short makes us think about the dichotomy between tradition and freedom for young women in an urban, upper-class society.
Review Hindi
Someday review: Loving portrait of a mother-daughter relationship in pandemic times
Actress Shefali Shah’s directorial debut captures the mental and emotional fatigue of frontline warriors.
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.
Review Pakistani
Dry Leaves review: Contemplative film that invites empathy for the aged
Ali Sohail Jaura’s short film delves into the emotion and struggle of a recent resident in an old-age home.
Review Marathi
My Mother's Girlfriend review: Understated short about togetherness and acceptance
Arun Fulara’s film examines the agency and desire of middle-aged women.
Review Spanish
Colada review: This short film from Spain captures the heady rush of being silly in love
Ibon Hernando’s film expresses, without dialogues, the excitement of falling in love and trying to make that person notice you.
Article Tamil
The stories come to us somehow, says Franziska Schönenberger about her film Rettai Jadai
Schönenberger, whose film is being screened at the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival, talks about her choice of subjects and her work with husband and collaborator Jayakrishnan Subramanian.
Review Urdu
No Beloved review: A sensitive film about denying one's own identity
Salman Alam Khan’s short film captures the emotions that lie behind homosexual men leading a superficially normative life.
Review Urdu
Mabrook (Congratulations) review: A tense family drama that reflects on divergent political beliefs
Asad Farooqui’s short film presents a heated family discussion with humour.
Review Hindi
Sheer Qorma review: Emotional film about accepting love in all its hues
Faraz Arif Ansari’s short film touches a chord with the powerful performances of the leading cast.
Review English
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
Bell Bottom review: Insipid, predictable drama that fails to provide any thrill
This swagger in retro fashion is strictly for die-hard Akshay Kumar fans only.
Review Bengali
For Each Other review: A simple, life-affirming story about unconventional dreams
Rima Das’s film is a celebration of community living through the story of a young woman and her hopes for the future.
Review Bengali
Coldfire review: Fiction comments on reality in this dystopian sci-fi drama
Actor Riddhi Sen’s directorial debut offers food for thought on the class divide and consumerist culture.
Article Assam
I like stories of passionate hearts, says Rima Das of her short film For Each Other
In an exclusive interview, the acclaimed filmmaker talks about her latest short, working with a film crew after a long time, and why she is drawn to stories of ordinary people.
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.
Review Punjabi
Puaada review: Fun family entertainer to drive away lockdown blues
The situational comedy, which stars Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa, is a laugh riot
Review Hindi
Naap review: Heartfelt drama about choices in the face of despair
Harshit Acharya’s directorial debut tackles the subject of sexual harassment in everyday life.
Article Hindi
Milan (1946): The film that introduced Dilip Kumar to method acting
Released on 9 August 1946, the Bombay Talkies film was based on Tagore’s famous story, Noukadubi
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Please Mind The Gap captures trans people's desire for dignity
Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh’s short documentary explores the Delhi Metro through the eyes of a transgender person.