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Transference-short film
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TRANSFERENCE (Kindabesa Serisarana) 30 minutes/ Black and White / DV Short synopsis This short film attempts to examine the predestined conflict between constructed meaning and the practical world in a man and woman’s life. In such relationship individual aspirations began to stand out and meaning is lost inducing both partners into struggle for domination Credit Director: Malaka Dewapriya Screenwriter: Malaka Dewapriya Photographer: Chinthaka Somakeerthi Editor: Harsha dissanayaka Music: Nuwan Vithanage Make up : Senarath Disanayaka Perform: Anurudhika Padukkage, Aruna Priyantha A Review by Harsha Nagaraju Malaka Dewapriya’s latest short film ‘Transference’ begins by exploring the uncomfortable silences in a couple’s relationship. As the woman insistently prods the stoic silence of her partner, the couple unwittingly discovers the cracks that have fragmented their relationship. A bitter-melodramatic conversation and sarcastic remarks tear down the uneasy silence, false impressions and expectations they had of each other, only to arrive at the dilapidated ruins of their romantic ideals. Through the continued exchanges between the husband and wife, it becomes apparent that they chose to see what they wanted the other to be rather than really understanding each other. It is a story that tries to understand the Gulf in a Man-Woman relationship, born primarily out of different interpretations of reality based on their social & instinctual roles. Although the film deals with conventional notions of gender in a relationship; it avoids becoming sexist by not taking sides, and speaks of all too human need for affection and understanding, which is the foundation of any meaningful relationship. It also highlights the complex psychological phenomenon of Transference which is characterized by unconscious redirection of feelings of one person to another. Anurudhika’s acting comes across as natural and fluent. From being sweetly sensitive to rambling hysterically, she’s convincing. Aruna is aloof and detached in his silence, rarely connecting with his wife or the viewer, except momentarily when he breaks down, only to return to his ‘far-away’ mode again. The play of light and shadows is interesting as the Black & White format clearly illustrates the conflicting aspects of the story. Chinthaka Somakeerthi’s camera work of shooting in a single take creates an intimate and dynamic space for the viewer. Malaka’s script, peppered with both serious and downright funny lines, manages to touch upon the multiple facets of the couple’s relationship. The music attempts to capture the melancholy but the recording leaves much to be desired. Although the film is Sinhalese and the conversation, at times, alludes to regional customs, the subject makes ‘Kindabesa Serisarana’ - a generic exploration of Man- Woman relationship anywhere in the world. LINKS Malaka Dewapriya’s Transference won best silver award from Mumbai international FICTS film festival 2006 Selected to competitive sections The 11th International Student Film Festival 2006 BAPFF Berlin Asia-Pacific Film Festival 2006 6th KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film festival 2006 National student video film festival 2007 Indian cine filmfestival 2007 
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