The lockdown saw the release of a spate of short films that reflected on the troubled times. Malayalam short film QuarantinE might be a late entrant in that things are pretty much normal around. However, the 13-minute short is worth a watch for capturing how lockdown turned the world upside down for many.
Set in Thiruvananthapuram, QuarantinE is about an artist, who is on his own during the lockdown. It is as if the colours have been taken away from his life. He misses the hustle and bustle of his art classes. Orders for his artworks are getting cancelled. The loss of dear ones adds to the grief. He tries to remain hopeful and attempts to find comfort in his art and craft.
