Whispers of Mumbai (2023)
Slice of life slow cinema
Género : Drama
Tiempo de ejecución : 20M
Director : Chahat singh
Sinopsis
Whispers of Mumbai" is a contemplative, avant-garde short film that captures the essence of Sunny Yadav's life, a 19-year-old middle-class teenager residing in the bustling city of Mumbai, specifically Kandivali. Shot entirely on a phone camera with a limited budget, this film embraces the style of slow cinema, offering an intimate and soothing exploration of everyday moments in Sunny's life.
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