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Giddh (The Scavenger)(2023)

6.5/10
Hindi•25 mins•

Giddh (The Scavenger) (2023) is a 25-minute Hindi film directed by Manish Saini. Starring Vaibhav Biniwale, Manish Saini and Swathy Deepak. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Giddh (The Scavenger) stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.

Director:Manish Saini
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 December 2023
Director
Manish Saini
Language
Hindi
Runtime
25m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

An elderly man is forced into a desperate and unusual way to find food. He manages to satisfy his hunger, but is then overwhelmed by guilt, leaving him in a difficult moral struggle.

“Hunger forces a choice. Guilt demands a price.”

Film Details

6.5Rating
25Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 December 2023
Also Known Asスカベンジャー · Giddh (The Scavenger)

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Vaibhav BiniwaleActor
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Manish SainiDirector
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Swathy DeepakCrew
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Sanjay Mishra, Old Man in Giddh (The Scavenger)
Sanjay MishraActor
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Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in the desert landscapes of Rajasthan, using natural light to enhance its raw feel.
  • Director Manish Saini cast non-professional actors from local villages for many supporting roles to add authenticity.
  • It was filmed over just 18 days on a very low budget, relying heavily on improvisation during scenes.
  • The movie's title 'Giddh' refers to the vulture, symbolizing scavenging and survival in harsh conditions.
  • It premiered at the International Film Festival of India in 2023 before its theatrical release.
  • The script was inspired by real-life stories of elderly individuals struggling in remote, economically strained areas.
  • Sound design was intentionally minimal, using silence and desert winds to emphasize the protagonist's isolation.

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