I saw this short film on Channel 4 in the UK recently and was amazed. It looks superb, helped in part by being in Anamorphic. In fact, the cinematography is stunning, and actually seems to help tell the story, bringing out the best of the location in a way that most short films don't (or can't, because of budgetary reasons). The hospital seems dark and soulless, the type of place where someone might feel depressed. There's a beautifully shot sequence where the two main characters wander the hospital corridors and store rooms, basically having a laugh to cheer themselves up. It's strikingly juxtaposed with the moment when Amir reveals that he is depressed, as it emphasizes the dramatic mood swings depressed people go through in such a short time. And of course Paul Bazely's performance is spot on. Anyone who has ever suffered from depression will know what an amazing performance this is. When we see a tear rolling down his cheek and realise that Satinda will never see just how bad he feels is deeply affecting. This is the kind of directing one sees less and less of these days - simple scene staging, revealing to the audience something the other characters can't see. Hopefully it won't be too long before Tinge Krishnan gets a chance at a feature.
