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Fag End

"Fag End" is an astute representation of the metaphorical death of a mother. The movie revolves around a girl named 'Tania', a victim of smoking and alcohol abuse, going through the process of In vitro fertilization. When it comes to alcohol and smoking, an abuser is overlapped with the tendencies of both alcoholism and chain smoking wherein one is subjected to intense cravings, followed by untoward mental as well as physical detention. Things go downhill one morning, as she relapsed the night before and she suffers a miscarriage. Does it not leave us with the raucous screams of the unborn?

  • Indrajit Das
    Director
  • Indrajit Das
    Writer
    Akhrot
  • Indrajit Das
    Story & Screenplay
  • Ruma Roy
    Key Cast
    "Tania"
    Time Can Never Mend
  • Aritra Dey
    Key Cast
    "Samir"
    Time Can Never Mend
  • Pritam Paul
    Key Cast
    "Flute Player"
  • Aparajit Chakraborty
    Voice Over Artists
  • Tathagata Mishra
    Voice Over Artists
  • Pragati Bairagi
    Voice Over Artists
  • Indrajit Das
    Producer
  • Panchatapa
    Producer
  • Gita Dey Sarkar
    Producer
  • Tathagata Mishra
    Music
  • Aporajit Kapurias
    Flute Artist
  • Indrajit Das
    Light
  • Sristika Biswas
    Makeup Artist
  • Studio Little Space
    Audio Post-Production
  • Chandan Dutta
    Foley Artist
  • Indrajit Das
    Cinematography
  • Indrajit Das
    Camera
  • Indrajit Das
    Editing
  • Bong Blogger Lab
    Post-Production
  • Indrajit Das
    Sound Design
  • Indrajit Das
    VFX
    Wrinkle & Isolation, Akhrot (A Different Freedom), Time Can Never Mend,
  • Indrajit Das
    Dialogues Writer
  • Tisha Mukherjee
    Dialogues Editor
  • Srijoni Mitra
    Synopsys Writer
  • Panchatapa
    Production Stills
  • Ganesh Chandra Das
    Special Thanks
    Akhrot (A Different Freedom), Wrinkle & Isolation,
  • Gita Dey Sarkar
    Special Thanks
  • A Father and Son Initiative
    Production Company
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Experimental, Surreal
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 8, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Bengali, English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Beijing Lift-Off Film Festival
    Bejing
    China
    November 2, 2024
    Official Selected
  • Himachal Short Film Festival
    Aleo, Manali
    India
    December 14, 2024
    Official Selected
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    2-8-5, Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
    Japan
    May 20, 2024
    Official Selected
  • Indie Film Online International NYC
    707 8th Ave Street, New York
    United States
    April 15, 2024
    Honorable Mention
  • Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    October 27, 2024
    Best Short Film - Winner Attainment Award
  • Dona Paula International Film Awards
    Dona Paula, Goa
    India
    April 5, 2024
    Best Surreal Short Film
  • Indie Cine Tube Awards
    Kolkata
    India
    November 17, 2024
    Award Winner
Distribution Information
  • Cpics TV
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights, Video on Demand, Paid TV
  • Relay TV
    Sales Agent
    Country: United States
    Rights: Video on Demand, Paid TV
    Country: Worldwide
Director Biography - Indrajit Das

Indrajit Das is an independent filmmaker based in Kolkata, India prominent for his brief movies Akhrot (2020) & Wrinkle & Isolation (2018). His films are an assertion of his weltanschauung together with well defined articulation of a muddled human emotion. Best known as ‘Bong blogger’, he is a through and through contributor of Wikipedia and firmly believes in free knowledge movement.

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Director Statement

"Fag End" delves into the intricate tapestry of human choices and their profound repercussions. As a director, my aim is to unravel the layers of addiction, loss, and the complex intersection of personal struggles and the potential for new life.

The film revolves around Tania, a character ensnared in the clutches of smoking and alcohol abuse. These vices, like shadows, linger over her life, casting a pall over her aspirations and dreams of motherhood. Through meticulous storytelling, the movie guides the audience through the harrowing journey of In vitro fertilization, a process that symbolizes both hope and despair.

The title, "Fag End," not only alludes to the remnants of a cigarette but also encapsulates the finality and inevitability of certain choices. Tania's struggle is not just an individual one; it is a metaphorical death, a profound exploration of the unborn lives affected by the reverberations of addiction.

As a director, I am committed to bringing authenticity to every frame, capturing the raw emotions that accompany addiction and the heart-wrenching aftermath of a miscarriage. Collaborating with a talented cast and crew, we aim to craft an immersive cinematic experience that sparks introspection and dialogue.

"Fag End" is not merely a story; it is an exploration of the human condition, a mirror held up to society's struggles with addiction, and a poignant reminder of the impact our choices can have on the unborn. Through this film, I invite the audience to embark on a visceral and thought-provoking journey into the complexities of life, love, and the choices that shape our destinies.