Xaathor (2016)

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"XAATHOR" is a fictional Assamese short film about a boy determined not to sacrifice his dreams for the sake of so-called 'family tradition'. To resolve his predicament, he seeks help from the past and finds himself ensnared in a time loop, with problems repeatedly haunting him. The film explores the 'Grandfather Paradox' and the 'Infinite Hotel Paradox'. It showcases the Assamese traditional drama (Bhaona), allowing viewers to feel the dedication and heart put into every scene. Ultimately, time itself has the final say, leaving the audience to unravel the riddle of time.

Director: Chinmoy Barma
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 8 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Deepjyoti Mazumder
Editing: Nilotpal Kalita
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Chinmoy Barma
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xaathor about?
"XAATHOR" is a fictional Assamese short film about a boy determined not to sacrifice his dreams for the sake of so-called 'family tradition'. To resolve his predicament, he seeks help from the past and finds himself ensnared in a time loop, with problems repeatedly haunting him. The film explores the 'Grandfather Paradox' and the 'Infinite Hotel Paradox'. It showcases the Assamese traditional drama (Bhaona), allowing viewers to feel the dedication and heart put into every scene. Ultimately, time itself has the final say, leaving the audience to unravel the riddle of time.
Who directed Xaathor?
Xaathor was directed by Chinmoy Barma.
Who stars in Xaathor?
Xaathor stars Arnab Jyoti Arya, Satyen Dutta.
How long is Xaathor?
Xaathor has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Xaathor?
Xaathor is a Drama film.