The world is meant to follow the law of conservation. So is the visual communication. The stories make a difference when something unique occurs. As poet T.S Eliot quotes, “Good poets make it into something better, or at least something different”. The results of the 70th National Film Awards are satiable. The movie ‘Aattam’ (Eng. The play) bagged as the best feature film from the Malayalam industry constructed on a limited budget is like a cherry on the sweet cupcake.
Apart from its art, the craft areas like screenplay and editing should be appreciated. The blend of its labour without altering the mood of the subject is just inspiring. The performances of all the actors involved are indefatigable and indelible.
The flick reminisces about another movie released in 1982, named ‘Yavanika’ (Eng. The Curtain) which has close similarities with its idea and thread. Written and directed by veteran K.G George, who is considered to be one of the pillars of the Malayalam Film industry, Yavanika talks about drama, its troupe, an element of crime, and the culmination. Both movies try to show women’s empowerment at its peak but in different ways.