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Manasanamaha
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Wikipedia article
'Manasanamaha' is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language non-linear romantic drama short film written and directed by Deepak Reddy. It is produced by Gajjala Shilpa starring Viraj Ashwin and Drishika Chander.
The film was screened at various film festivals and received many accolades as well as being Oscar(Academy Award)-qualified and BAFTA-qualified. The film was officially entered into the Guinness World Records for the Most Awards won by a Short Film in May 2022. The film was critically acclaimed and received praise for its story, performances and direction.
Plot
Surya (Viraj Aswin) is a young man who narrates the story about his three past love relationships. Each story's love interest represent three different seasons, which are Chaithra (summer), Varsha (rainy) and Seetha (winter). The three names represent his three past partners. The film is narrated in a reverse manner. Every scene goes backwards to the starting point from the ending.
Cast
* Viraj Ashwin as Surya
* Drishika Chander as Chaithra
* Valli Raghavender as Varsha
* Prithvi Sharma as Seetha
* Bunny Abhiran as Surya's friend
* Baby Sahasra
* Satya Varma
* Deepak Varma
* Mahesh
Production
The film is Reddy's third short film. It was with a production budget of US$5000. The film was shot in 5 days but had an excessive pre-production and post-production work. Deepak's team designed 2D animated storyboards so that the crew had no ambiguity in what to execute.
Reception
'123telugu.com' wrote that "The production values, performance, narration, and especially the reverse camera shots have made this short film a talking point. Young director Deepak has surely made a mark in Tollywood."
Taryll Baker of 'ukfilmreview' in his review about the film wrote that "'Manasanamaha' is a perfect display of the greatness of world cinema, and how talented these filmmakers are. In terms of concept, its fairly straightforward. But on a technical level, this short film raised the bar. 'Manasanamaha' is a fantastic, stunning, colourful and uplifting film, not to be missed. Several scenes shift from a point-of-view perspective, back to the usual fourth wall. It's these shifts, paired with the reverse effect that makes 'Manasanamaha' so inviting and engaging. There's a lot of creativity oozing from every frame, not only visually but musically, too."
Adva Reichman of Cult Critic wrote that "The cinematic choices elevated the script. The shots were exact, and were used perfectly while toying with our expectations, the camera work was impeccable and precise, and the acting was on point and endearing, thus making the overall outcome worth your time and attention."
Film threat's Alan Ng wrote that "I loved this short film. Its smart and insightfuland it comes from my guys perspective. Its honest enough to admit that we have our own hangups and foibles when it comes to the other sex. Theres an animation element that Im not sure was needed, but a solid short film all around with the scenes in reverse as its highlight. 'Manasanamaha' is a production from India, but the challenges of finding love are universal."
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