Experiencing Interruptions?

Zagorski

On a quiet Sunday in a German city, a newcomer named Ishaani finds comfort in an old diary that she discovers in her unfurnished apartment. As she deciphers a recipe written in it, she begins to unravel the life story of the elusive author. Through her quest to recreate the dish, Ishaani transcends borders and time, forging connections that tie her to her newfound home and the one that she left behind in a different country, weaving a tapestry of culture, identity, and human connection.

  • Madhura Dalimbkar
    Director
  • Lina Michl
    Writer
  • Tavish Young
    Writer
  • Madhura Dalimbkar
    Writer
  • Indraneil Gawade
    Producer
  • Madhura Dalimbkar
    Producer
  • Sanghmitra Hitaishi
    Key Cast
    "Ishaani"
    Dahaad, Bombay Begums
  • Margot Rothweiler
    Key Cast
    "Frau Schmidt"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 28, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English, German, Hindi
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - METfilm school, Berlin
Director Biography - Madhura Dalimbkar

Madhura Dalimbkar is a freelance writer, assistant director, and filmmaker from India, currently based in Berlin. Holding a master's degree in Audio-Visual Production from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune (2017), and a master's degree in Film Direction from MET Film School, Berlin (2023), Madhura has honed her craft across continents with a keenness to create narratives that resonate with the human experience.

Madhura has directed and produced numerous award-winning independent short films. She has also worked with esteemed Indian production houses like Phantom Films, Applause Entertainment, RSVP Movies, and Times Studio. Notably, she played the role of Assistant Director on Netflix's "Sacred Games Season 1" and "Mismatched Season 1". Additionally, she contributed as a screenplay writer for an Indian web series called "Hostages", directed by Sudhir Mishra.

Having been inspired by films like "A Separation", "Bicycle Thieves" and "The Lunchbox" among others, Madhura’s vision is to create realistic and relatable interpersonal relationships in her stories, which can reach audiences worldwide and transcend language and cultural barriers. With each project, she aims to craft narratives that evoke empathy and understanding while fostering a deeper connection with her viewers.

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