Kathmandu, March 1 -- Pitri

Akhil seems to be driven by a motive. A beleaguered and isolated ultimatum ventures with him to a village with the hope of saving his sister, who is on the brink of survival. The film navigates the psychological shifts of Akhil, subsumed by his ambiguous faith in pitri-a deceased ancestor viewed as semidivine-to save his sister's life.

Within the span of 13 min 51 sec, 'Pitri' stands out through its static shots and close-ups with minimal lighting to amplify the folk-horror essence. "Pitri is not a specific re-telling but rather captures the mood of these stories. The film is an exploration of memories and beliefs shaping our identity," writes director, writer and editor, Rozway in the film's description.

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