TRANSFERENCE
(Kindabesa Serisarana)
30 minutes/ Black and White / DV
Short synopsis
This short film attempts to examine the predestined conflict between constructed meaning and the practical world in a man and woman’s life. In such relationship individual aspirations began to stand out and meaning is lost inducing both partners into struggle for domination
Credit
Director: Malaka Dewapriya
Screenwriter: Malaka Dewapriya
Photographer: Chinthaka Somakeerthi
Editor: Harsha dissanayaka
Music: Nuwan Vithanage
Make up : Senarath Disanayaka
Perform: Anurudhika Padukkage, Aruna Priyantha
A Review
by Harsha Nagaraju
Malaka Dewapriya’s latest short film ‘Transference’ begins by exploring the uncomfortable silences in a couple’s relationship. As the woman insistently prods the stoic silence of her partner, the couple unwittingly discovers the cracks that have fragmented their relationship. A bitter-melodramatic conversation and sarcastic remarks tear down the uneasy silence, false impressions and expectations they had of each other, only to arrive at the dilapidated ruins of their romantic ideals. Through the continued exchanges between the husband and wife, it becomes apparent that they chose to see what they wanted the other to be rather than really understanding each other. It is a story that tries to understand the Gulf in a Man-Woman relationship, born primarily out of different interpretations of reality based on their social & instinctual roles. Although the film deals with conventional notions of gender in a relationship; it avoids becoming sexist by not taking sides, and speaks of all too human need for affection and understanding, which is the foundation of any meaningful relationship. It also highlights the complex psychological phenomenon of Transference which is characterized by unconscious redirection of feelings of one person to another. Anurudhika’s acting comes across as natural and fluent. From being sweetly sensitive to rambling hysterically, she’s convincing. Aruna is aloof and detached in his silence, rarely connecting with his wife or the viewer, except momentarily when he breaks down, only to return to his ‘far-away’ mode again. The play of light and shadows is interesting as the Black & White format clearly illustrates the conflicting aspects of the story. Chinthaka Somakeerthi’s camera work of shooting in a single take creates an intimate and dynamic space for the viewer. Malaka’s script, peppered with both serious and downright funny lines, manages to touch upon the multiple facets of the couple’s relationship. The music attempts to capture the melancholy but the recording leaves much to be desired. Although the film is Sinhalese and the conversation, at times, alludes to regional customs, the subject makes ‘Kindabesa Serisarana’ - a generic exploration of Man- Woman relationship anywhere in the world.
LINKS
Malaka Dewapriya’s Transference won best silver award from
Mumbai international FICTS film festival 2006
Selected to competitive sections
The 11th International Student Film Festival 2006
BAPFF Berlin Asia-Pacific Film Festival 2006
6th KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film festival 2006
National student video film festival 2007
Indian cine filmfestival 2007
(Kindabesa Serisarana)
30 minutes/ Black and White / DV
Short synopsis
This short film attempts to examine the predestined conflict between constructed meaning and the practical world in a man and woman’s life. In such relationship individual aspirations began to stand out and meaning is lost inducing both partners into struggle for domination
Credit
Director: Malaka Dewapriya
Screenwriter: Malaka Dewapriya
Photographer: Chinthaka Somakeerthi
Editor: Harsha dissanayaka
Music: Nuwan Vithanage
Make up : Senarath Disanayaka
Perform: Anurudhika Padukkage, Aruna Priyantha
A Review
by Harsha Nagaraju
Malaka Dewapriya’s latest short film ‘Transference’ begins by exploring the uncomfortable silences in a couple’s relationship. As the woman insistently prods the stoic silence of her partner, the couple unwittingly discovers the cracks that have fragmented their relationship. A bitter-melodramatic conversation and sarcastic remarks tear down the uneasy silence, false impressions and expectations they had of each other, only to arrive at the dilapidated ruins of their romantic ideals. Through the continued exchanges between the husband and wife, it becomes apparent that they chose to see what they wanted the other to be rather than really understanding each other. It is a story that tries to understand the Gulf in a Man-Woman relationship, born primarily out of different interpretations of reality based on their social & instinctual roles. Although the film deals with conventional notions of gender in a relationship; it avoids becoming sexist by not taking sides, and speaks of all too human need for affection and understanding, which is the foundation of any meaningful relationship. It also highlights the complex psychological phenomenon of Transference which is characterized by unconscious redirection of feelings of one person to another. Anurudhika’s acting comes across as natural and fluent. From being sweetly sensitive to rambling hysterically, she’s convincing. Aruna is aloof and detached in his silence, rarely connecting with his wife or the viewer, except momentarily when he breaks down, only to return to his ‘far-away’ mode again. The play of light and shadows is interesting as the Black & White format clearly illustrates the conflicting aspects of the story. Chinthaka Somakeerthi’s camera work of shooting in a single take creates an intimate and dynamic space for the viewer. Malaka’s script, peppered with both serious and downright funny lines, manages to touch upon the multiple facets of the couple’s relationship. The music attempts to capture the melancholy but the recording leaves much to be desired. Although the film is Sinhalese and the conversation, at times, alludes to regional customs, the subject makes ‘Kindabesa Serisarana’ - a generic exploration of Man- Woman relationship anywhere in the world.
LINKS
Malaka Dewapriya’s Transference won best silver award from
Mumbai international FICTS film festival 2006
Selected to competitive sections
The 11th International Student Film Festival 2006
BAPFF Berlin Asia-Pacific Film Festival 2006
6th KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film festival 2006
National student video film festival 2007
Indian cine filmfestival 2007
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The faster the PC, the faster the game works. Therefore, to achieve correct speed it should be run on an original IBM PC XT computer or under DOSBox emulator with 300 CPU cycles set up.
It was one of the few Pac-Man clones that ran in text mode (80 x 25). Before starting the game you could pick one of the four available speeds and start either a regular or a champion board game. The player starts with 3 lives and a board with 468 dots to clear.
The faster the PC, the faster the game works. Therefore, to achieve correct speed it should be run on an original IBM PC XT computer or under DOSBox emulator with 300 CPU cycles set up.
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The Hindu Youth movement in Canada is spearheaded by a group known as the Hindu Youth Network. Their website is: http://www.hinduyouth.net
Founded in Toronto, they have rapidly expanded to over 4,000 registered members, growing at a rate of over 100 members/week. They are now North America's largest & fastest growing Hindu youth group. For the very first time, they have brought together most Hindu youth organizations, every major temple youth group and every single Hindu university association in Ontario. With their sister organizations, their promotional reach is over 6,000 Hindu youths.
Hindu Youth Network's Mission Statement:
To inspire Ontario's Hindu youths with fun and engaging events, and act as a promotional hub for all Hindu youth associations and events in Ontario. The Hindu Youth Network is a social group for youths and young adults (15-30) that has friendship, values, fun and service as its core goals. It seeks to instill a spirit of Dharmic consciousness and fellowship among youths, without division based on language, sect or region, while maintaining the integrity of all other affiliated youth associations.