In Muskaan Sethi’s short film ‘The Power of Now’, viewers are invited into a sensorial kaleidoscope, a meditative dance of imagery that transcends standard storytelling. Inspired by Eckhart Tolle’s seminal work, this experimental piece is a mix of personal sentiment and artistic bravura, stitched together from live-action footage, still images, and 3D animation.
Running for three minutes, the film feels like a soul-soothing retreat from the chaos of the everyday. Sethi eschews dialogue, choosing instead to let a hauntingly serene new age soundtrack guide the emotional ebb and flow. This choice emphasizes the film’s spiritual undertone, creating a space where viewers are free to interpret and introspect without the confines of a linear narrative.
The craftsmanship is undeniable: each transition between the varied mediums is seamless, almost as if the film itself is breathing, exhaling one form of visual art into another with graceful fluidity. The live-action clips ground the film in personal reality, while the still imagery and 3D animation lift it into a dreamlike ether. It’s a journey through Sethi’s own inner landscape, an intimate and personal odyssey that allows us a fleeting glimpse into their emotional world.
Though ‘The Power of Now’ may defy conventional expectations of plot and dialogue, it offers something arguably richer – a personal touch that resonates with authenticity and a craft that showcases Sethi’s inventive spirit. For those willing to embrace its experimental nature, this film is a meditative gem, sparkling with introspective beauty and artistry.
