
The Frog is the Pond's Witness(2022)
Hindi3 mins
The Frog is the Pond's Witness (2022) is a 3-minute Hindi film directed by Anuj Malhotra. Starring Anuj Malhotra.
Director:Anuj Malhotra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 October 2022
- Director
- Anuj Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3m
Storyline
This documentary observes a religious gathering in a Delhi park. It watches the social activities happening around the main event, like people talking, working, and eating. The title comes from a proverb about a frog witnessing life in its own pond, suggesting the film's view is both close and limited.
“A park holds secrets only a frog can tell.”
Film Details
Rating
3Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date12 October 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in Delhi's Lodhi Garden, a popular public park, over several days during a religious festival.
- It uses no professional actors, featuring only real people attending the festival and park visitors.
- The title comes from a Punjabi proverb about a frog witnessing life in a pond, reflecting the filmmaker's observational role.
- Director Anuj Malhotra also operated the camera himself, using a single handheld digital camera for the entire film.
- The film has no scripted dialogue, capturing only spontaneous conversations and ambient sounds from the park.
- It was funded through a grant from the India Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit supporting experimental art projects.
- The movie premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, known for showcasing avant-garde cinema.