Ariyaatha Anbu(2023)
Tamil9 mins
Ariyaatha Anbu is a Tamil short film that poignantly captures a day in the life of an elderly man with Alzheimer's.
Director:Eashveraam Thiruselvam
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 May 2023
- Director
- Eashveraam Thiruselvam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 9m
Storyline
An elderly man with Alzheimer's goes through his daily routine. The short film shows his struggles with memory loss and the emotional impact on his life.
“A forgotten past. A love that remains.”
Film Details
9Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 May 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentitysurvivallove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
T
ThiruselvamRajan
→#2
R
RaaghavendraaRavi
→#3
K
Kamal RaghupathyCharles
→#4
S
Sanjeevram ThiruselvamVarun
→#5
E
Eashveraam ThiruselvamDirector
→#6
V
Visshalini PariCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just two days to maintain a natural and spontaneous feel.
- Director Eashveraam Thiruselvam is also a practicing dentist, making this a passion project outside his main profession.
- The lead actor, a non-professional, was cast for his authentic resemblance to the character's real-life inspiration.
- Much of the film was shot using natural light to enhance the realistic, everyday atmosphere.
- The story is loosely based on the director's observations of elderly patients in his community.
- It was primarily funded through personal savings and support from local film enthusiasts.
- The title 'Ariyaatha Anbu' translates to 'Unknown Love', reflecting the film's theme of forgotten bonds.