The short film has been put together as a final product with its cast and crew members in different countries, and that indeed should be noted before the viewer begins to engage with it. The story deals with several concerns that are linked to grief, loss and the consequent guilt that gets left behind in their wake. A woman enters a strange room to find herself talking to a disembodied voice that emanates from an unusual device resembling a speaker of sorts. As she progresses deeper and deeper into the room, things get more complex and disconcerting. The conversation, in an unexpected fashion, comes to pivot itself around her new shoes, while the narrative offers a glimpse into her relationship with her father simultaneously. It is then an exploration of all of these elements and how they are eventually tied together by the film that become its core intentions.

The Red Whispers | Short Film Nominee

The short film maps the experiences of two men awaiting a job appraisal during the coronavirus lockdown. The same is attempted in a comedic manner, as the entirety of the narrative comes to be constituted by phone call conversations. The film comes across as an effort which could have perhaps benefited from more engagement with its subject matter before it became a final product. The attempts are dedicated, but somehow do not translate on screen as the movie ends up exhibiting want of polish and finishing. However, amidst it all, what will be the fate of the two characters as they make fervent calls to their senior to get some kind of financial clarity on their situation?

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