Why is the sky so beautiful?(2023)
Telugu7 mins
Why is the sky so beautiful? (2023) is a 7-minute Telugu film directed by Balaji Pothula. Starring Balaji Pothula.
Director:Balaji Pothula
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 September 2023
- Director
- Balaji Pothula
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 7m
Storyline
Inspired from Andrei Tarkovsky (Russian Film Director) and Don Palathara (Malayalam Film Director) filmmaking style.
“A life seen through a single, unbroken shot.”
Film Details
Rating
7Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 September 2023
Also Known Asआकाश इतना सुंदर क्यों है?
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilylovesurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in a single remote village in Andhra Pradesh, using only natural light.
- Director Balaji Pothula cast mostly non-professional actors from the local area where filming took place.
- It was filmed in a 4:3 aspect ratio, an uncommon choice for modern cinema, to mimic classic art films.
- The movie's title is a direct translation of a line from a famous Russian poem, linking to its Tarkovsky inspiration.
- It had a very limited theatrical release, playing in only three cities across India.
- The entire soundtrack consists of ambient sounds recorded on location, with no composed musical score.
- Post-production took over a year, focusing heavily on subtle color grading to enhance the natural visuals.