Barathy Kolappan
Directing
Biography
Barathy Kolappan is an independent filmmaker from India, whose passion for storytelling stems from his love of reading. He navigates the complexities of socio-cultural systems by exploring fever dreams that limit and gatekeep people from one another. He finds joy in discovering new ways to connect with audiences, driven by his deep affection for the art form and the desire to challenge narrative conventions. His previous short film was showcased at international film festivals, including the renowned Festival de Málaga.
Known For
A reinvented world, in the form of a small town and its unique trading system, engulfs a fugitive, compelling him to engage with it, but his transactions come at the cost of his identity and morals.
Hazy All Over
Amidst the tension-filled streets of Mankhurd, two ordinary minority residents are taken as pawns for an extraordinary political game.
Mankhurd
From Dharavi's slums to Navi Mumbai's heights, a couple sheds their past. Two kids find a discarded keyboard, sparking unexpected joy. Amid urban contrasts, they learn that discarded dreams can still sing anew.