Shortfilms by Payal Kapadia & others

A carefully curated programme of short films by Payal Kapadia, made during her studies at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, along with two other short films that Kapadia selected from the work of former students of the institute.

Afternoon Clouds - Payal Kapadia, India, 2017, '13
In an apartment in Bombay, 70-year-old widow Kati and her Nepalese maid Mati cook together while they talk and watch a flower that blooms for only two days. A film that captures fleeting moments of memory, longing and the transience of life in a serene but melancholic atmosphere.

And What is the Summer Saying - Payal Kapadia, India, 2018, '23
The wind blows and the afternoon descends on the small village near the jungle. The women of the village whisper little secrets about their lost loves. Never seen, only heard. Payal Kapadia's third short film is a continuation of her exploration of memories, nature and sound.

To Be Continued, Kramasha - Amit Dutta, India, 2007, 22'
Every morning, an ascetic walks through the narrow streets of a village while his family is still asleep. In his half-asleep state, he dreams about the history of the village, mixing myths, folklore and facts.

Open Cafe - Naveen Padmanabham, India 2012, 11'
An old man ventures into the virtual world.