Sleeplessness(2024)
Hindi5 mins
The growing problem of insomnia in the upcoming generation.
Director:Kapish Rishi
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 January 2024
- Director
- Kapish Rishi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 5m
Storyline
The growing problem of insomnia in the upcoming generation.
“When the night won't let you rest.”
Film Details
5Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date19 January 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
K
Karan KatuwalKaran
→#2
A
Anmol JainKaran's Friend
→#3
K
Kapish RishiDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely at night to capture the authentic feel of sleeplessness.
- Kapish Rishi wrote the script after interviewing over 50 young people with insomnia.
- The lead actor learned to stay awake for 48 hours straight to prepare for the role.
- Real sleep clinic recordings were used for some of the background sounds in the film.
- It was one of the first Hindi films to premiere directly on a streaming platform in 2024.
- The movie's poster was designed by a medical student who also struggles with insomnia.
- A special 'no caffeine' rule was enforced on set to help actors feel genuinely tired.