Lomad

Being a filmmaker myself, I couldn't help but applaud Hemwant Tiwari's audacious approach to connecting with the audience. His courage in bringing forth a one-shot, 1-hour 40-minute black and white masterpiece is truly commendable leaving me inspired.

Although I've stepped away from Instagram, I've urged my team to share any content Hemwant posts about the film. I regret not having as much courage.

Hemwant's relentless promotion of Lomad left no stone unturned. As someone with a keen eye for art works in films, like 1917 with its selective scenes, Lomad's continuous single-shot format for its entire duration is a delightful surprise.

Anticipating it would potentially lack adventure, I was eager to watch at what cost. Lomad began like a drama, seamlessly transitioned into a crime thriller. The use of remarkable tent poles throughout the narrative was sometimes hard to believe, showcasing the profound transformation people can undergo.

Lomad skillfully portrayed the concept that everyone harbors a stranger within themselves. People may present an admirable facade to the world and to their loved ones, but the film compellingly suggests that true understanding requires delving into the unknown - becoming Lomad.

With a plot filled with twists and turns, Lomad captivated and engaged me. The meticulous cinematography, coupled with a wonderful plot, delivered a message alongside a genuine work of art. While the script had its merits, there was a slight margin for improvement.

Lomad left me thoroughly entertained, offering both a powerful message and a visually stunning work of art. Looking forward to meet the man himself one day.

I was fascinated when I heard it is a single shot, single take, black and white movie that is almost 2 hours long. I was wondering as to how one shoots a whole movie in a single continuous shot with no cuts or retakes. Hemwant (and his team) has done a stupendous job in creating this piece of art. It is a movie worth watching for its unique cinematic achievements and multiple awards. Hemwant is a multi-faceted creative professional. Waiting to see his next masterpiece. Aspiring movie directors and technicians should also watch it with a critical eye. Wishing Hemwant and his team immense success.

Kudos to the Lomadis of Lomad! Making a single-shot B/W movie like this, requires vision, conviction, meticulous planning, a 'lomadic' street-smartness and above all, a lot of courage! Loved the passion with which each character was portrayed, the usage of the screen real estate, the cinematography and the way the story was stitched together. The forest, the black and white rendition, the background sounds (of chirping birds...) all added to the rustic and raw appeal that made the story-telling even more gripping. Also, how even the time-lapse was depicted, without affecting / jarring the single shot objective. More power to you Hemwant and team Lomad!

Lomad is world's first single take film , it's hard to believe because when you watch the film it's REALLY unbelievable how the did the slow motion shots in a single take which the director has explained in his interviews.

One has to deep understanding and skills to create something like this. Unlike Irivan Nizhal where I could clearly see a object in front of the camera hiding the screen which is not a single take film but they are advocating it as one .... Where as LOMAD is CLEARLY a single shot film and also entertaining with a good story. I recommend this movie to everyone to watch. Acting is great of the whole crew.

This is a crime thriller story, story is good but not something exceptional. But the camera performance and the acting of all the actors and actresses appeared on the screen for a continuing 1 hour and 40 minutes is just more than amazing a film can get to.

Also, a scene in the movie shows a situation which was one year later than the previous scene. In that, the way Hemwant expressed the difference in his character was amazing.

It's like a theatre you are watching for that long. Kudos to Hemwant and the team. Expecting more works.

I request everyone to watch this movie. Please go and watch and support this talented independent actor director.