The social change introduced by the cinema has done more good or bad to our society? What is the place of censorship in the context of films and how can we justify their existence on a crucial aspect of art?

Films are said to be the composite art form primarily because they are produced by a series of various other art objects and aesthetic entities are holistically included in the making of a film shot, it has camera- photography, literature, songs, dialogues, technology, editing, screenplay of emotions, robust-feelings, great acting sequel in parallel cinema that is closely related to the European socio-cultural heading, it is composed of various art-forms, promotion production and manufacturing is also closely associated to various novel ways which signifies its abbreviation as a composite art-form, an art form that been curated by addition of all other art-forms. The ordinary spatio-temporal experiences and the marvelous sadharanikaran during films plays a significant role in aesthetic experience.

Now, after building up on the composite nature of cinema as an art-form, let me turn towards the socio-cultural changes in particular and overall haul in general the cinema has brought about in the society. We can say that (1) our social ties have undergone a significant change in the way we look up to our family, our brothers, sisters- ideal concept of wife, obedient husband, powerful godman like friend- it has all changed because of the films, it has in some cases made us more reserve and in some instances broadened our horizon to our family-ties, a friend is not just a friend he has become an unpaid therapist, a mother has become a friend and savior- they are no longer subjected to the age-old task of “mothering or fathering” Kahani 2.0, drishyam movie, the family stone and parent-hood such movies serve a thriving example for my assertion significantly.

The next aspect is that (2) films have changed the social structure; how we look down upon the people from other caste groups for example the movie about sinhalese tamil, aboriginals, kashmiri pandits, or red indians of America, so on and so forth, it has undergone a significant change, Kashmir files, Article 15, and movies of these genre have given us a different lens to view things- it has provided a platform for people suffering from mental disorder in the case of chandra-mukhi Avni in Bhool-Bhulaiya, Dear zindagi, Young sheldon etc. We no longer look with an eye of disgust at them and segregate them on the basis of caste, creed, sex, or religion or color- the black americans have risen in the rate of acceptance and adaptability in some white regions in the U.S.A as per survey conducted.


CONCLUSION:
An effective movie, with desirable communication goal and expressive performances can have a long-lasting impact on the mind, personality, education of a man- it makes who he “really is”– it shapes his life and guides his actions, just as the concept of justice in the mind of people of Plato’s theory of form, that have guided them and their predicaments. Be it employment, lifestyle, work-ethics, social setting and any metaphysical question- we all have turned towards the movies. This was an excerpt of my research on art and film appreciation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato

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Nandita Das’ latest short film on domestic violence is called ‘Listen to Her’. She is known for choosing themes that steered away from the mundane and clichéd roles. The movie was entirely shot at her home. Moreover, the film has been supported by UNESCO, UN Population Fund, UNICEF, UN Women and the South Asia Foundation.

The rates for domestic violence have increased further since the lockdown. Nandita had participated in an online campaign to break the silence around domestic violence. Her film aims to do the same. She goes on to talk about the overburdening of work, which is not even seen as a form form abuse, but drains women. She explained how a woman’s work is taken for granted as her responsibility.

While talking about the challenges she faced in making the film during lockdown, she stated that she used her iPhone’s camera to record herself as she acted. She used her old phone to record the sound separately. Nandita had apparently coordinated with team members on Zoom to be able to view the footage while shooting. She also mentioned how her cook and her son help her shoot the film. She stated that she improvised some of the acts and she couldn’t remember the word-by-word dialogues she had written.

Explaining how most women are unaware of the rights and protection that they are entitled to, she emphasised on the importance of changing societal norms that reinforce discrimination and violence against women.

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The initial scene in the film displays a rainbow, which is a significant figure of the LGBTQ+ community. Although the introduction of the movie says that it is based on a real account, a major factor in the film is magic. The opening scene shows two magical dogs who emerge from the rainbow. They sprinkle a ‘magic dust’ into Greg’s dog, Jim’s collar.

Greg tells his boyfriend Manuel that he will keep their picture out in the open when he moves out to the city. Even though this seems like a normal statement about the picture frame, it may be a reference to not staying in the closet anymore, or coming out in front of his peers.

Amidst his chat with Manuel, Greg’s parents visit him at his residence. Afraid, Greg asks Manuel to leave. Manuel is hurt and asks Greg to tell his parents about their relationship before leaving. Greg is helpless and tired, he looks at Jim and wishes he were a dog, which leads him to exchange bodies with Jim, courtesy to the magical collar.

The film further observes Greg’s misadventures in Jim’s body, trying to keep his relationship and sexuality from his parents. Amidst all this ruckus, the frame which held Greg’s picture with Manuel breaks.

Later, Greg’s mother is upset over the growing distance between Greg and herself. She says to Jim, “I want to tell him; I wish you find someone who loves you as much as we do, and I hope ‘he’ makes you very happy.”

It is a heart-warming scene as it exhibits that what Greg had been running away from all this while, did not require any running away from at all. It demonstrates the love and affection which parents hold for their children, despite their choices. In the concluding scene, Manuel meets Greg’s parents. As he introduces himself, Greg’s father hugs him.

The film reflects how the LGBTQ+ community has been made to believe that they need to conceal their identity from their own family and peer groups. The fear of being judged or disappointing their family prevails over them. The helplessness Greg feels when Manuel leaves his house, with his parents at his doorstep, is stifling. It is something that every member of the community has faced at some point in their life or another.

The film is only nine-minutes long, yet it proffers the viewer clarity on numerous things. It proves to be successful in portraying its purpose. It reflects the daily conflicts of self-acceptance, the apprehension of judgement by family, and coming out. The minute details, such as the inclusion of the rainbow, or the hug in the closing scene, are what make the movie so genuine and heartfelt.

It should definitely be on your quick watchlist!

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