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The First Step

7 min, Hindi, 2024

Synopsis

A socially isolated man's life is turned upside down when he comes across a social media influencer, who looks just like him.

Credits

Cast: Tushar Chandra, Tanay Kumar, Rohit Ranjan
Produced by: Rohit Ranjan, Tushar Chandra
Written and Edited by: Rohit Ranjan, Tushar Chandra, Sagnik Dutta
Asst. Director: Rohit Ranjan

Directed by Sagnik Dutta

  • Country: India
  • Language: Hindi
  • Subtitles: English
  • Runtime: 7 mins
  • Genre: Psychological Thriller
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Format: 4K MP4
  • Sound: Stereo

About the film

The First Step is a film about today, about the aspirations of a young man, and the effect of social media on his psyche. The film's structure is a reflection of his mental state. The story centered around the question, 'What would you do if you met yourself?'

Inspired by Christopher Nolan's 'Following', and the short stories of Satyajit Ray, 'The First Step' is a film designed to have a big impact within a small runtime.