4/5
‘Kashish’ is a well-meaning conversation on domestic abuse and how it can extend beyond simply a physical manifestation, or fixed expectations that one might…
- Drama, Thriller
- India
- 2022
- 13 min
The 16-minute film opens as Jan, Simon and Paul trek to a secluded cabin within bear territory – seemingly foreshadowing the climatic narrative. Notably absent from the friendship group is Samuel (a foe of Jan), who arrives the following day into perilous circumstances. Without spoiling the conclusion, the thriller uncovers the deceitful exploit of one of the friends.
With stellar cinematography throughout (David Krautzer), including picturesque drone photography, the short is delivered with cinematic production quality that is certain to impress. With breath-taking landscape footage throughout, and suspense-heavy musicality, audiences will no doubt be engaged and left on tenterhooks. The narrative twist, albeit startling, leaves audiences with an episodic-style cliff-hanger. A triumphant cinematic achievement by a skilled collective of filmmakers. Highly recommended.
The 16-minute film opens as Jan, Simon and Paul trek to a secluded cabin within bear territory – seemingly foreshadowing the climatic narrative. Notably absent from the friendship group is Samuel (a foe of Jan), who arrives the following day into perilous circumstances. Without spoiling the conclusion, the thriller uncovers the deceitful exploit of one of the friends.
With stellar cinematography throughout (David Krautzer), including picturesque drone photography, the short is delivered with cinematic production quality that is certain to impress. With breath-taking landscape footage throughout, and suspense-heavy musicality, audiences will no doubt be engaged and left on tenterhooks. The narrative twist, albeit startling, leaves audiences with an episodic-style cliff-hanger. A triumphant cinematic achievement by a skilled collective of filmmakers. Highly recommended.
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