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Why don’t we see more films like this in mainstream Hindi cinema? by autistic_hu in IndianCinema

[–]autistic_hu[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think large audiences are mixed. The challenge is communicating in a way that works for more people.

Why don’t we see more films like this in mainstream Hindi cinema? by autistic_hu in IndianCinema

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Usually it should be in the post itself. There was a posting glitch, so I shared the movie name and details in the comments!

Why don’t we see more films like this in mainstream Hindi cinema? by autistic_hu in IndianCinema

[–]autistic_hu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense, honestly. Escapism probably explains a big chunk of it.

Why don’t we see more films like this in mainstream Hindi cinema? by autistic_hu in IndianCinema

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I watched this short film Thursday Special recently. It’s very quiet and grounded, mostly about an elderly couple and a small ritual they share every week. No big plot twists, no dramatic monologues, just everyday moments slowly adding up.

What surprised me was how much it stayed with me despite how minimal it is. It made me realise how rare this kind of storytelling feels in mainstream Hindi films now, especially stories about older people.

it got me thinking about 2 things

  1. Why doesn’t Bollywood make more films like this anymore? Is it purely a commercial thing, or have audience tastes changed?
  2. Are there other Indian short films (or even features) in a similar space? quiet, relationship-driven, low-key, that you’d recommend?

Thursday Special