Covid Karma

The travails of a film maker in a foreign land , in a shaky ground and in uncertain conditions. That too during pandemic. COVID KARMA is a perfect Title.

For Chris could not stop lifting things , Joe could not stop building stone walls and you could not stop filming .

For Joe building stone wall is an obsession. I could identify. The masons of my place Nagercoil are very famous for their skill in building stone walls ( Karungkal ) Every piece of stone is unique and they know how to fit it in perfectly with some small bits to fill and support. While doing that they toss the stone in their hand few times to get the feel of where it will go and take its position. The same way you cut in your shots to fit the scene. The way Chris swinging the hammer and juggle it skill fully. Yes we must keep doing what we are good at. Never stop doing it. Out-come is not important. Like Juan Antonio Samaranch, former chairman of International Olympic committee famously said "important thing is not to win but to participate"

You wanted to make a feature film , but ended up with a documentary. You started Monster of the Forest and shelved it ultimately. But you kept making films

I liked the philosophical ending . While realizing the foibles of Chris , I discovered my weakness and inabilities. The past and future is not that important, living the moment is life.

Chris could not stop juggling with his hammer, Joe could not stop making stone wall. And you could not, cannot and will not stop making films.

A beautiful, brutally honest film about the absurdity of life. Great visuals and a great chance to have a good laugh! Watching an indian filmmaker striving so hard to make a good film during covid, without getting any valuable result, gives deeper insight into the fragile human nature, that seems to be continously depending on external circumstances..... and feels easily victimized, when expectations are not met at all. To watch him fighting his battle (his karma) in an almost unstoppable way and to feel his desperation is impressing and touching .... but even more the fact, that at some point we understand, that happiness can be felt in a very simple moment.

A nice independent film with great visuals. It is a good experience for new film makers and cinema lovers. How to utilise the available locations, set and time to create magic. Especially when you stuck in situations like covid and everyone is struggling. This film gives confidence and encouragement for the new film makers. All the characters are acting so real and the film is like peeping in to their life and watching. Especially the main lead. All the exterior long shots are like great paintings with great colours and nature. The voice over pattern is engaging and it clearly explains a creator and his struggle.

A worth watch.

This film brilliantly portrays the struggle that a filmmaker goes through during covid lockdown. A must watch for everyone who loves good cinema. The making is brilliant. Kudos to the director and the entire team 👍👍 The way the emotions are handled makes the viewer get attached to the film in an unique yet interesting way. The lead character is funny and he exactly reflects the fact as to how karma works. Yes, How people treat you is their karma. How you react is yours! Biju Viswanath, the director yet again shows his excellence in film making. Go for it. It is well worth your time. It worked for me. I am a 100% certain that it'll work for you too.

This film ' Covid Karma' gave me the experience of reading a modern novel. Along with beautiful images, the filmmaker has narrated the whole story nicely through voice-over.

The filmmaker brilliantly used natural and available light sources throughout the movie. I also liked the realistic way of framing. Though the movie runs for around one hour, I have got the feeling of watching a ten mins short film. It is such engaging throughout.

The acting of the main character 'Chris' is too good.

The whole film and its making inspired me a lot. I wish grand success to this film and the crew. I also request them to make many more such impressive films.