An unwelcome guest comes home. It startles you when you see him sitting in your house ridiculing your folly that has served him gain access to the house. He considers you on par with the other ignorants, who, because of their ignorance, do not understand the perils they bring upon themselves, their loved ones and on humanity. He scorns the…
The Covid-19 pandemic brought about many drastic counter mechanisms. While not everyone could adapt easily to these measures, some found it a boon in disguise. When two filmmakers get on to a video conferencing call, to catch up and to discuss the future of their projects, thing get quite out of hand. Unable to shoot and produce the script they…
‘Lockdown Time’ is the video equivalent of an art installation that captures the essence of the transformation of urban life during the times of the pandemic. Introduced by its creator Pierre Ajavon, as a dreamlike stroll during the Covid era, ‘Lockdown times’ is an audio-visual extravaganza that handpicks key elements of the change that the virus has brought about in…
Standing at the gates to the unknown, the debate whether one should take the plunge and explore what is on the other side, or stay within the safety of the known, plays out in the mind. Taking the sides for the argument is ‘bravado and ‘caution’, two emotions responsible for finding the right path forward. ‘bravado is upset that he…
In the not-too-distant future, one of the most powerful forces on earth is plotting a final assault on their enemy. Dispirited with all their assaults thus far being thawed by the resilience of the enemy, they are now desperate to make a final push. Unable to rout the enemy forces in the battlefield, they now discuss ways to strike below…
These are unprecedented times. A majority of the human race locked themselves away in their homes for protection from a deadly virus. The first few months of the pandemic were the most difficult to adapt to. It was a sudden jolt that changed our daily life as we are accustomed to, overnight. The term ‘Lockdown’ entered the everyday lexicon. Neighbourhoods…