Kriti

Indeed, a great, great suspense thriller short which makes one with it had gone on for a little longer. A strong, taut script is enhanced by brilliant technical quality in terms of cinematography, editing, and sound. The short benefits from a growing momentum with each passing minute, and its efficacy is amplified by an excellent background score which grows with the narrative, mirroring the intensity of the proceedings. Obviously, the setting is exceptionally well crafted to create the right atmosphere which is creepy and sophisticated at the same time.

Manoj Bajpayee is excellent as one would expect, and the same is true for Radhika Apte. Apte in particular performs brilliantly as the mysterious psychiatrist. Neha Sharma is beautiful as Kriti, and Manu Rishi does well, too. The ambiguity of the script gives the actors freedom to perform. Kriti is a very engaging short overall. It offers a symbolic metaphor for the power of the imagination which can be destructive when not channeled in the right direction. The film concludes on an intriguing note, leaving the ending open to individual interpretation.