Driver(2021)
Hindi14 mins
A short film inspired by the real-life story of a gay cab driver. It follows a young cab driver who picks up a passenger late at night, and they engage in a conversation that leads to a one-night stand, exploring themes of intimacy and human connection.
Director:Ambrish Bhatia
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 July 2021
- Director
- Ambrish Bhatia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 14m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young cab driver picks up a passenger late one night. During their ride, they talk and end up sharing a brief, intimate connection.
“A late-night ride turns into an unexpected connection.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
14Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 July 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identitylovefriendshipfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Ambrish BhatiaDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just two nights to capture the late-night mood of the story.
- It was inspired by a real-life story shared by a gay cab driver on social media.
- The director, Ambrish Bhatia, is also a cinematographer and shot the film himself.
- The entire film takes place inside a moving car to create a sense of intimacy.
- It was released on YouTube and gained attention for its sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes.
- The dialogue was largely improvised to make the conversation feel more natural.