False is a Kannada film written and directed by Sumanta Bhat and produced under Paramwa Studio, the banner of Rachtik Shetty. The 98 -minute long film was also a part of the Asian cinema competition at the 15th Bengaluru International Film Festival in 2023. Specialty of an eleven -year -old boy in titular character, the director discovered grief in his various forms and catalysts who test someone’s true nature.

A eleven -year -old boy Mithun escaped from Mumbai from Udupi to live with his mother’s uncle and aunt to live with his sister. Gemini, or false, as he prefers to be called by his loved ones, struggling with painful events that leaves him orphans. As he struggles to navigate his grief and adapt his new life, his maternal and ancestral family are in Loggerheads in his custody.

In the midst of this chaos, they wander in the places of the heart of falsehood and they make choices that he makes the crucks of the film. Does falsehood get away from adverseness and build a house for itself? Or will he bow down to his grief and give his natural anger? These are some of the most important questions that are in the form of a film.

Here is the trailer of the film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujeo7qw1bd4

Calling a film about grief and Sundar may seem irony, but its presentation ensures that it never looks heavy or gritty. Rather, it is luxurious and deeply reliable, which creates a sense of compassion. Sumanta Bhat does a remarkable work in both writing and direction, effectively portrays the internal turmoil of falsehood, leaving a permanent impression on the viewer. Many applause in the film highlight the talent of the filmmaker and their coordination with other technical departments.

The story contained in the intimate feelings of a young boy is visually amazing, combining creativity with technical cleverness. The screenplay and direction is worth appreciating for the audience to catch a mirror, because the functions of the falsehood symbolically reflect different stages of grief that usually pass. False is a symbol of an injured heart and rotates a tireless discovery for transient migration, hasty decisions, pressing aggression and solitude.

The film provides an excellent platform to give its leading actors a memorable performance. Athish Shetty, who plays the role of false, assures the audience to immersed in his feelings through his nuances. It is commendable to distribute such complex performance at an early age. Lighting Thuminad False also affects as small uncles yet. What the rest of the artists have expected from them.

Cinematography by Udit Khurana greatly increased the influence of the film. From capturing the beautiful beauty of Udupi’s scenario to implicating the feelings of falsehood, the contribution of the cinematographer is both enough and admirable.

The music by Midhun Mukundan and the sound design by Shreyak Nanjappa play an important role in expressing the feelings of character. The placement of Midhun’s music enhances decisive scenes, while Shreyak’s sound design effectively immerses the audience into the story.

The editing of Bhuvanesh Manivan allows artists to showcase their talent and cinematographer enough room to showcase their crafts. However, when dull shots increase emotional depth, they sometimes feel some scenes for a long time. There are moments of talented cooperation between technical departments, but many times, they perform excellently excellently rather than individually combined.

Overall, falsehood is an experience that enthusiasts and cinefiles of play can actually appreciate. Sumant Bhat opted to leave the audience with more questions than the answer, yet the experience remains as nutritious as possible. The film also serves as a visual -visual case of a film making style that continues in India.

The commercial fate of falsehood is uncertain as it hits theaters on 7 March. However, the sale of box office numbers and tickets is not the only yardstics to measure the success of this film – your experience!