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Elderly Couple's Love Story Wins Global Acclaim
20 Jan
Summary
- Film explores elderly couple's relationship centered on food.
- Short film won Most Poetic Film Award at Serbia festival.
- Set for Jan. 29 release on Humans of Cinema YouTube channel.
The short film "Thursday Special," directed by Indian National Award winner Varun Tandon, has garnered significant international praise. Celebrated filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Vikramaditya Motwane have lent their support to the intimate drama that delves into the lives of an elderly couple, Ram and Shakuntala, whose bond is strengthened by their shared passion for food and a cherished weekly tradition.
The film recently secured the Most Poetic Film Award at Serbia's Küstendorf Film Festival 2025, an honor personally bestowed by director Emir Kusturica. "Thursday Special" has an impressive track record, having collected over 25 awards globally, including Best Narrative Short at the New York Indian Film Festival and Best International Short Film at the Adelaide Independent Film Festival.
Set to premiere on January 29 through the Humans of Cinema YouTube channel, "Thursday Special" offers a nuanced portrayal of companionship, aging, and enduring love. Director Varun Tandon, known for his dedication to storytelling, expressed his long-held desire to bring this heartfelt narrative to the screen, capturing the intricate layers of the couple's relationship.
