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Derma

  • 2019
  • 15m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
178
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Derma (2019)
HorrorShort

Snow clad mountains, a mystical man, a traditional tattoo, and Karma at it's twisted best.Snow clad mountains, a mystical man, a traditional tattoo, and Karma at it's twisted best.Snow clad mountains, a mystical man, a traditional tattoo, and Karma at it's twisted best.

  • Director
    • Debatma Mandal
  • Writer
    • Debatma Mandal
  • Stars
    • Shiny Dixit
    • Barun Sobti
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    178
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    • Director
      • Debatma Mandal
    • Writer
      • Debatma Mandal
    • Stars
      • Shiny Dixit
      • Barun Sobti
    • 27User reviews
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    Shiny Dixit
    Shiny Dixit
    • Girl from the Restaurant
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    Barun Sobti
    • Antony
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      • Debatma Mandal
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      • Debatma Mandal
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    10arzumanieva

    Derma

    I really liked the short film Derma. Game actor Barun Sobti beyond praise. Liked everything. Music. Beautiful area. directing and camera work.
    10anndani

    I think it makes more sense than just karma

    "Derma" I really liked it. I think it makes more sense than just karma. Barun is amazing in this role. He very subtly shows every change in the mood and feelings of his character. And he made his character alive again, you want to think about Anthony, you want to know how he lived before and why he became such a person.
    9jyeshthabhagat

    A brilliant piece of worl

    Be it the screenplay or the story ,direction, camera work or the visuals its a masterpiece . And acting wise it feels real the pain of getting your back tattooed or the terror in his eyes when that grows on his back is terrifically portrayed ... I mean it's barun sobti do I need to say anything more???
    10dmidovaa

    Thanks to all the creators for this little movie.

    The film "Derma" made a very strong impression on me. The film is shot in the Thriller genre and every second keeps the viewer in suspense and anxiety. I like that Director uses a lot of different signs in the film very skillfully. They can not be seen immediately This film is not for a single viewing. You will return to the beginning several times and each time you find some new clue or riddle. This film is both about the modern problem of our world and its ancient laws. Barun Sobti... I was always interested to see him in such a role. He is merciless to his hero, but in performance of Barun Sobti this hero can not be flat and unambiguous. His character does not cause sympathy, but he causes a keen interest in himself. He cuts into your memory, into your thoughts and makes you think about yourself constantly. We want to know more about this man, we want to know why he became that way. Great job Barun! Shiny Dixit also fit in perfectly with this film. It seems that this film was just born by itself: with this nature, this music, these characters and this story. Thanks to all the creators for this little movie.
    10valeria-mateo

    As mystical as it terrifies

    Words are missing to describe this masterpiece. Derma is amazing from beginning to end, catching until the last second. The stages are extraordinary and the performance of Barun Sobti is sublime, his body expression, his look in each scene, his pain, the final message. I shuddered until his last scream !!! Very very good!!!! Brilliant Derma👏👏👏

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      The short was initially called Alive, but eventually later named Derma, meaning skin in Scientific terms.

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2019 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Filming locations
      • Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
    • Production companies
      • ShivGang Production
      • Tipping Point Films
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      • ₹4,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 15m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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