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Directed by | Snehal R Nair |
Produced by | Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Germ is a 2010 Hindi language film directed by Snehal R Nair and produced by Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute. The film won two National Film Awards for Best Non-Feature Film and Best Editing at the 58th National Film Awards. [1] [2] It was among the 21 non-features selected to be screened as part of the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India in Panaji, Goa. [3] [4]
The film uses abstract visuals and a black-and-white style to depict the human experience, including the effects of cancer, in a subtle and moving way. It explores themes of growth and perception, showing how our view of the world changes as we grow up, using a collection of passport photos to tell the story effectively. [5]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Ref |
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2010 | National Film Awards | Best Non-Feature Film | Snehal R Nair | [2] |
Best Editing | Tinni Mitra |
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