Private Project

The Metamorphosis

Sreedharan, the only son of Theyyam artist Govindan is obliged to perform the ritual of "Bhagavati (Goddess) Theyyam" after his father’s death. Sreedharan who has grown up adoring the delicate beauty of Bhagavati and who wishes to become a woman is trapped in the dilemma of his choice between his identity and performing the ritual which is restricted to the male members of his family.

  • Rishik Bharath
    Director
  • Rishik Bharath
    Writer
  • Nazmul Haque
    Producer
  • Parimal S Das
    Cinematographer
  • Ashik Sarkar
    Editor
  • Sayantan Ghosh
    Sound Designer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    മാറാട്ടം
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 14, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Malayalam
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute
  • Kolkata International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    Indian Premiere
    Official Selection Competition Category
  • Dhaka International Film Festival
    Dhaka
    Bangladesh
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Clapstick International Students’ Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    Official Selection
  • Dialogues Calcutta International LGBTQIA+ Film & Video Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Rishik Bharath


Rishik Bharath is a final year student at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, one of the premier film institutes in the country. He is keen to explore the medium with themes related to identity and human experiences.

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