CSAFF #9: After the Threshold

Film Name: After the Threshold

Director: Tanni Chaudhuri

Language: Bengali

Rub Time: 49 minutes

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Country: India

Synopsis: চৌকাঠ পেরিয়ে (After the Threshold) is a commentary on human narratives surrounding mental health. The film begins in the house of Dr. A. Dr. A, a well-established psychologist, is being interviewed on mental health issues in times of Covid. The interviewer well versed with the American context discusses the trends in India. In a different location in the same house, Dr A’s associates are waiting for their turn for the interview. In lieu of the imminent interview prep, they talk about their short life histories and journey onto the house of Dr. A. These protagonists include cabdriver Abdul, privileged yet struggling Doctor Vishnu Singh, now well-known fashion designer Mahi Patel, celebrated dancer Suhasini, painter and photographer Joshojit and his musician friend Daniel. In the process of retelling their life histories in a group setting their unique, agonizing and part triumphant narratives actualize.

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