In a small, tightly-knit town, a drunken man stumbles upon a clandestine affair under the cover of darkness. While he identifies the man involved, the woman’s identity remains a mystery. Intrigued, he seeks help from a local tailor, whose intimate knowledge of the townspeople’s measurements becomes a strange but useful tool. The two return the next night and confirm the man’s identity, but the woman remains concealed, her silhouette their only clue. Through the tailor’s uncanny skill at recognizing shapes and shadows, they identify a woman they suspect to be the other half of the affair. What starts as idle curiosity spirals into a public scandal. Outraged neighbors and family, fueled by moral outrage, conspire to expose the lovers in a dramatic and humiliating showdown.
SENNA HEGDE is a critically acclaimed filmmaker known for his unique storytelling style and ability to blend humor with social critique. With a background in business analysis and award-winning ad filmmaking, Hegde brings a unique analytical-creative synergy to his work, dissecting complex social issues and serving them up as compelling, accessible stories. Career Highlights: - National Film Award for Best Film in Malayalam - Kerala State Film Award for Best Story - Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film - Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam - Selection at International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR) - Selection at International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) Filmography: - 0-41*: Caught Anurag Kashyap's eye, garnered international acclaim via film festivals - Katheyondu Shuruvagide: Kannada rom-com, proved commercial viability, first Kannada film acquired by Amazon Prime - Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam: National Award, Kerala State Awards and Filmfare awards, acquired by SonyLiv - 1744 White Alto: Selected for International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR) 'Harbour' category - Padmini: Acquired by Netflix, cementing global appeal - Avihitham: Acquired by Jio Hotstar and featured in nearly every major Indian “Top 10 Films of 2025” list
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short films made from, of, and about the Indian subcontinent in the Independent, arthouse, alternate and diaspora genres.
