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
T.J Penton’s cinematography work is impressive, capturing the clinic’s inner workings with skill and precision. The sound design and editing are also great, immersing the audience into this deeply intriguing world.
The narrative is interesting, raising questions about the ethical and moral implications of knowing one’s date of death. The comical edge to the story helps to keep it lighthearted, while also underscoring the underlying seriousness of the issue. While the film would benefit from further exploration of the central idea, it still manages to subtly draw in the audience and keep them engaged throughout.
Overall, Maxime Pierre Lecocq’s short science fiction themed film is a quietly powerful work that shows the importance of laughter in the face of uncertainty. With superb performances, well-crafted cinematography, and thoughtful exploration of a complex issue, this film is sure to intrigue viewers and leave them thinking long after the credits roll.
The band listed Radiohead’s Paranoid Android as a reference…
T.J Penton’s cinematography work is impressive, capturing the clinic’s inner workings with skill and precision. The sound design and editing are also great, immersing the audience into this deeply intriguing world.
The narrative is interesting, raising questions about the ethical and moral implications of knowing one’s date of death. The comical edge to the story helps to keep it lighthearted, while also underscoring the underlying seriousness of the issue. While the film would benefit from further exploration of the central idea, it still manages to subtly draw in the audience and keep them engaged throughout.
Overall, Maxime Pierre Lecocq’s short science fiction themed film is a quietly powerful work that shows the importance of laughter in the face of uncertainty. With superb performances, well-crafted cinematography, and thoughtful exploration of a complex issue, this film is sure to intrigue viewers and leave them thinking long after the credits roll.
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