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Clubfoot(2021)
Tamil7 mins
Clubfoot (2021) is a 7-minute Tamil film directed by Nanthakumaran Rajavijayan. Starring Nanthakumaran Rajavijayan.
Director:Nanthakumaran Rajavijayan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2021
- Director
- Nanthakumaran Rajavijayan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 7m
Storyline
A teenage boy has a clubfoot and is afraid to kick a soccer ball. He tries to learn by watching games and online videos, but his fear holds him back. The story follows his struggle to find the courage to take that first kick.
“One kick could change everything.”
Film Details
Rating
7Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 January 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identitysurvivalfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Nanthakumaran RajavijayanDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 12 days, a tight schedule that added to its raw and intimate feel.
- Director Nanthakumaran Rajavijayan also wrote the story, drawing from observations of childhood insecurities.
- The young lead actor, Vignesh, was reportedly a first-time performer selected for his natural expression.
- Much of the film was shot in and around small-town locations in Tamil Nadu to keep the setting authentic.
- It premiered at the Chennai International Film Festival, gaining attention for its simple, heartfelt theme.
- The movie uses minimal background score, relying on ambient sounds to highlight the protagonist's isolation.
- Despite its niche subject, the film was noted for avoiding melodrama and keeping the treatment subtle.