Kaushik Manivezh
A well made short that reflects upon societal change in the youth of the 1960s.
The film showcases Power Exchange.
The ' tent-for-girl ' swap portrays how social groups can correct individuals, shining a light on shifting power dynamics in play.
I loved how all of them youth stopped being rowdy and became awkward and silent once the girl boards the bus alone. It shows how the youth started percieving fun in 1960s and how their grayness is starting to take over good side.
Loved how he showed a person with spectacles trying to stop it knowing its wrong.
The Cinematography is very Satyajit Ray-esque. The handheld camerawork and minimalist staging with natural lighting makes this black and white short more visually impressive. The Polish rock songs added here lend a very vibrant energy.
The concert word in the title maybe symbolises individual desires and social negotiations in the changing society.
On the whole, this short is a morality take about youth, power and gender, and group pressure.
Is she playing along or reclaiming power silently is what the short conveys to us. I would go with the latter cause the smile at the end clearly reflects that.
2 Jul’25 01:59