Phas Gaya Sisyphus(2024)
Hindi17 mins
Phas Gaya Sisyphus (2024) is a 17-minute Hindi film. Starring Maria, Bindiya T. S. and Saumesh Bangera.
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 August 2024
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 17m
Storyline
Hari, a migrant worker, dreams of a fresh start and runs away with a local girl. After taking a wrong turn, he gets stuck in a strange, endless time loop where he can't escape. He must find a way to break free from this trap or remain cursed forever.
“Trapped in time, can he escape his fate?”
Film Details
Rating
17Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 August 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title directly references the Greek myth of Sisyphus, who was punished to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity.
- Director Saumesh Bangera is known for short films, and this is his first full-length feature film.
- The movie was primarily shot in the rural landscapes of Maharashtra to create a sense of isolation.
- It uses practical effects and clever editing to create the illusion of the time loop without heavy CGI.
- The lead actor, playing Hari, reportedly underwent physical training to perform repetitive loop sequences.
- The story draws parallels between the endless labour of migrant workers and Sisyphus's mythical punishment.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through film festival screenings in India.