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Beauty in sorrow


When death arrives, it is possibly less dramatic than we imagine it to be. Such is the feeling that Death of a Father, a 10-minute film by Somnath Pal, conveys poignantly. The animation film, which is produced by Chaitanya Tamhane, uses a pastel palette and thoughtful details to show how a son deals with the aftermath of his father's demise. In an understated manner, the family handles the financial, medical and logistical aspects of the event. How then do you experience grief? Watch it and find out.