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Life is Beautiful in Red and Blue

When young Blue (8) discovers a devastating secret about his older brother, Red (12), their bond and Blue’s resilience is tested to its core. As the facade of their seemingly normal life fades away and melancholia seeps in, the brothers are forced to confront a night of unspoken and unseen horrors. A poignant tale of love, loss and brotherhood.

  • Aryan Bhandari
    Director
  • Aryan Bhandari
    Writer
  • Aryan Bhandari
    Producer
  • Sanyam Naulakha
    Key Cast
    "Blue"
  • Arpit Upadhaya
    Key Cast
    "Red"
  • Bandana Tandukar
    Key Cast
  • Niraj Bhusal
    Director of Photography
  • Kapil Parajuli
    Colorist
  • Dikesh Shahi Khadgi
    Sound Designer
  • Pasang Dawa Sherpa
    Editor
  • Ayush Khattri
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Children, Drama, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nepal
  • Country of Filming:
    Nepal
  • Language:
    Nepali
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Everest Film Academy
  • Global Short Films Award
    Cannes
    France
    March 20, 2025
    Nominated
Director Biography - Aryan Bhandari

Aryan Bhandari is a graduate from Everest Film Academy specializing in Screenplay Writing and Direction. After numerous student films "Life is Beautiful in Red and Blue" is his debut short film in 2024 alongside also making his producing debut with "HAWAMAN". He currently is developing his first feature film, "Saving, Santro".

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Director Statement

Innocence by nature is fleeting and that fact has always ticked my curiosity. Teenage, or more accurately, adolescence, is a challenging time for most, including myself. Looking back, growing up the world seemed surrounded by rainbow colored curtains and that was the tiny little bubble I existed in but as time goes by maybe it’s our curiosity or just as plain as life forcing it on us but once the curtains open the harsh realities that are exposed weakens our innocence. Since I frequently find myself reflecting on such matter it only seemed fitting for my graduation project, I made a simple yet complex story of a child going through a similar conundrum.