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Farther than Distance

'Farther than Distance' is a day in the life of a student called Iti going through a phase of isolation in her life. The film explores her need to belong, with undertones of depression, intertwined with envy of others who seem to have better human bonds than her. Remaining distant and withdrawn, she finds herself conflicted when presented with an opportunity to connect with others.

  • Taruna Khatri
    Director
  • Taruna Khatri
    Writer
  • National Institute of Design
    Producer
  • Anamika Bera
    Key Cast
    "Iti"
  • Saikiran M D
    Cinematographer
  • Aravindan PB
    Production Designer
  • Kashyap Machhi
    Production Sound
  • Taruna Khatri
    Editor
  • Taruna Khatri
    Sound Designer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Student
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    103 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony Alpha A7 siii
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - National Institute of Design
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Mumbai Film Festival
    Mumbai
    India
    October 27, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival
    Madurai
    India
    December 7, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Chennai International Documentary and Short Film Festival
    Chennai
    India
    Official Selection
  • International Kolkata Short Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Taruna Khatri

Taruna Khatri, born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is trained as an architect and is pursuing her master's in Film and Video Communication at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (India). In her film education, her work focuses on mental health, poetic explorations, and social change.

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Director Statement

'Farther than Distance' is built on personal experience. The process involved going back to old journal entries and exploring the isolation and detachment I have felt over the years. This is my first film, driven more by visuals than the narrative. The film is essentially a character study through abstract imagery and sound design. It is experimental as a short-format film in its pacing, visual language, and subject. It attempts to make a discourse around mental health by inviting the audience into the mind of its protagonist.