The film presents to us an unlikely relationship that develops between a cheery girl, Alex, and a man who lives in a makeshift box in a park, Wilbur. Their first meeting is far from perfect with a child constantly pestering a disgruntled adult with her questions. Somewhere in the process of the latter trying to get rid of the former, even in the face of her obstinate refusal to leave him alone, their bond comes into being. 

While Alex lives a life of absentee parental figures due to loss and illness, Wilbur too has left behind his own family of a wife and son. Without stating it explicitly, the narrative portrays for us how the two characters fill this hollow space in their lives with each other. Soon displeasure is replaced by cheer and laughter, and yet, this state of bliss is only transitory. In the process, the film becomes an endeavor in conjuring an entire spectrum of emotions. From humor and a sense of playfulness, to tragedy and loss, it weaves them all within the plot. 

The storytelling exhibits potential, and a sincere desire to share its intentions. However, the film shows a want of tighter control in its technical department. If the same is ironed out, it is a welcome prospect to interact with more such projects and films by the team.

Third Base | Short Film Nominee

The short narrative has the noble intention of spreading awareness about the lives of those who live with disability. It presents to us the many hardships and obstacles that plague them. The same is attempted by taking us into a busy morning in the life of Mrs. Gupta, a school principal who finds herself moving from one task to another at breakneck speed. 

Consequently, she doesn’t have the time for things which are not on her agenda for the day. However, this happens to be a specifically demanding day as she finds herself met with two different people, both of whom live with a disability. While one of them has arrived for a possible job position, the other wants to enroll as a student. It is in this manner that the story wants to hold a mirror to society’s inherent ableism. 

As for Mrs Gupta, who is dismissive of both of these two characters, a shocking accident in her own life makes her change her ways drastically. By showing all of this, Ek Nayee Soch, Ek Naya Nazaria shares its core message with you.

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