Tender is the Sight is a 2014 Bengali documentary directed by Torsha Bannerji and produced by Films Division of India.[1] It received the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film at the 62nd National Film Awards.[2][3] The film explores the perspective of a visually impaired boy, who perceives the world through sounds such as running trains, sewing machines, an ironsmith’s anvil, and a weaver's loom.[4] It was selected for screening at the Indian Panorama 2015.[5]
| Tender is the Sight | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Torsha Banerjee |
| Written by | Torsha Banerjee |
| Cinematography | Aazaad, Torsha Banerjee |
| Edited by | Saptarsi Mondal |
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Running time | 51:55 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Plot
editThe film revolves around Hassibullah, a young teenager who confronts the challenges of living without sight since childhood. It portrays his unique perception of the world through sound, depicting his interpretations of space, time, seasons, and the physical motions of everyday life in a touchable world.[4][6]
The filmmaker, Torsha Banerjee, has showcased the blind school, its students, and their daily routines. The story mainly centered around Hassibullah, a blind boy whom Torsha decided to accompany home. This journey allowed viewers to glimpse into Hassibullah's world and his distinct way of perceiving things.[4]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ "Randu Kurippukal wins short film award at Signs". The Times of India. 3 October 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "National Awards 2015, as it happened: Winners, wishes and more". India Today. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "35 reasons to attend the biggest documentary festival that is on in Mumbai". Scroll.in. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Tender Is The Sight". Upperstall.com. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Sanskrit film to open Iffi's Indian panorama". The Times of India. 5 November 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "big film fest by big school; Children watch the best in global cinema at ICFF" (PDF). Civic Society.
- ^ a b "National Awards 2014 Winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ V.P, Nicy (24 March 2015). "62nd National Film Awards Live: 'Court', Vijay, Kangana Ranaut Get Top Honours [Winners' List]". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Full text: National Award-winning filmmakers ask President to 'preserve invaluable FTII'". Scroll.in. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
