102 minutes of silent breath in black and white — are you brave enough to watch?
A young man performs 'pranayama' sitting against a bleak wall. We observe him through a frame that seems to be connected to him in some way. As we go on to witness the nature of the frame, will the images presented to us be able to convey his intentions, thoughts, and ultimately, his fate? This experimental feature film is comprised of 7 parts of black and white imagery with no sound at all.
Cinematography
Seven monochrome movements, each frame a charcoal prayer.
Direction
Durgude weaponizes silence; absence becomes character.
Director
Nitesh Durgude
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pranayama here isn't wellness aesthetic — it's drawn from tantric breath-control rituals where each exhale inches closer to death.
The title references Kurma Avatar — Vishnu's turtle incarnation — suggesting the protagonist carries worlds within his stillness.
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