Giddh (The Scavenger)
2023 Indian short film
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Giddh (The Scavenger) is a 2023 Indian short film directed by Manish Saini. The film stars Indian actor Sanjay Mishra,[1] who plays a poor man who has lost his son to illness and is compelled to find a way to survive. The film has been presented in numerous international film festivals, including the Rhode Island International Film Festival, the LA Shorts International Film Festival and the 2023 Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, where it won an Oscar-qualifying award in the Asia International Competition.[2][3]
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Ashok Sankhla
Amruta Parande
- Sanjay Mishra
- Vaibhav Biniwale
- Raj Vithhapura
| Giddh (The Scavenger) | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Manish Saini |
| Written by | Manish Saini Ashok Sankhla |
| Produced by | Radhika Lavu Amruta Parande |
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| Cinematography | Swathy Deepak |
| Edited by | Manish Saini |
| Music by | Sagar Desai |
Production company | Ellanar Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 24 minutes |
| Country | India |
Plot
After the death of his son, an old man is compelled to choose unconventional means of making ends meet by reselling the clothes of the dead. Although no longer hungry, he is soon caught up in guilt for what he has done.[4]
Cast
- Sanjay Mishra
- Vaibhav Biniwale
- Raj Vithhapura
Reception
Since its launch, the film has been selected in various festivals and academies around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | USA Film Festival | Best Short Film[5] | Nominated |
| Carmarthen Bay Film Festival | Best Short Film[5] | Nominated | |
| LA Shorts International Film Festival | Best Short Film | Nominated | |
| 37th Edmonton International Film Festival | Best Short Film | Nominated | |
| Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia | Best Short Film[2] | Won | |
| Asia International Competition[2] | Won | ||
| Best Actor (Sanjay Mishra)[2] | Won | ||
| International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto | Official Selection[6] | Nominated | |
| Tasveer South Asian Film Festival | Best Short Film[7] | Nominated | |
| 54th International Film Festival of India | Indian Panorama[8] | Nominated |
