Indian Masala Mix 1
Indian Masala Mix 1
Fri, Aug 20, PROG – 4
Sat, Sept 4, PROG – 1 (Encore Screening)
One of the most anticipated short films package of Indian short films, which showcases some remarkable Indian LGBTQIA+ films of the year. The first part showcases four films mocking and challenging the norms that the society, and sometimes even the LGBTQ+ people too, consider as a way out to mask their identity.
Dir: Akshay Parvatkar | 8 min | 2020 | Marathi, English
When Bhumi and Akash fall in love and decide to get married, an unheard union in a world of otherwise only same sex couples; they realize what is to be on the other side of the fence!
Dir: Ramakaushalyan Ramakrishnan | 20 min | 2020 | Tamil
Growing up around the myths and legends that has been passed down the generations, a rural theatre actor finally discovers the reality of religion as he surrenders to his love.
Dir: Shivankar Arora | 20 min | 2020 | Hindi
Why there is always a prince and a princess? Why two princesses cannot marry? This short film is about a girl who is set to be married. Following the society norms, she is afraid to tell her family that she loves her best friend, that she is a lesbian. What happens when the news comes out on the day of the marriage?
After all, ‘We don’t fall in love with the gender, we fall in love with a person.’
Dir: Sandipan Das | 21 min | 2020 | Bengali
For a job interview in Kolkata, Sayan comes to stay at his childhood friend Dibu’s home. Spending time together sparks off their past intimacy. But can they actually be together or do they have to live the rest of their lives just cherishing those moments!
