Viewfinder

"Viewfinder" tells the story of a young office worker in Kolkata with a passion for photography. Despite his low salary and daily struggles, he invests in a second-hand camera, hoping to capture the beauty of the city he loves. After another exhausting day at his mundane job, he sets out on the streets of Kolkata, camera in hand, seeking moments to photograph. However, his self-doubt and the overwhelming pressure of his life weigh him down, leaving him unable to take a single shot. As he wanders through the vibrant city, the beauty around him slips through his fingers, mirroring his internal frustration. He returns home to face a sense of failure, with the camera resting unused beside him—a symbol of his unrealized dreams. The film explores themes of artistic struggle, mental pressure, and the quiet battle between passion and practicality, all without a single word of dialogue.