IFFM Select Narrative Shorts Package
Sunflowers Were The First Ones to Know…, Starch, Kagazi Naav (The Paper Boat), Shaam Hi Toh Hai (A Night After All)
Sunflowers Were The First Ones to Know…
After an elderly woman steals the village's rooster, plunging the community into disarray, the sun ceases to rise. In an effort to reclaim the rooster, a prophecy is invoked, leading to the exile of the old lady's family.
Starch
A young Indian mother trying to keep her immigrant family afloat in Australia decides to steal from her visiting in-laws.
Kagazi Naav (The Paper Boat)
Childhood sweethearts Mehak and Sahir discover that love becomes more complicated in adulthood. What once seemed effortless now turns into a challenging obstacle for their connection.
Shaam Hi Toh Hai (A Night After All)
A couple in their late 60’s spend a sleepless night, in deep conversation about their decision to take care of a beloved, ailing niece. Told through the lens of a game, her presence brings forth a silent yet unbearable dilemma.
- Director
- Chidananda S Naik (Sunflowers Were The First Ones to Know…),Ajai Vishwanath (Starch), Aamir Amin, Lateef Ahmad Lone (Kagazi Naav),Anshul Agrawal (Shaam Hi Toh Hai )
- Genre
- Drama
- Release Date
- 25 August 2024
- Runtime
- 62 min