Germ is a 2010 Hindi language film directed by Snehal R Nair and produced by Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute. The film won two National Film Awards for Best Non-Feature Film and Best Editing at the 58th National Film Awards.[1][2] It was among the 21 non-features selected to be screened as part of the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India in Panaji, Goa.[3][4]

Germ
Directed bySnehal R Nair
Produced bySatyajit Ray Film and Television Institute
Release date
  • 2010 (2010)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

The film uses abstract visuals and a black-and-white style to depict the human experience, including the effects of cancer, in a subtle and moving way. It explores themes of growth and perception, showing how our view of the world changes as we grow up, using a collection of passport photos to tell the story effectively.[5]

Awards

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58th National Film Awards
Year Award Category Recipient Ref
2010 National Film Awards Best Non-Feature Film Snehal R Nair [2]
Best Editing Tinni Mitra

References

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  1. ^ "Malayalam cinema sparkles". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "National Awards 2010 Winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Indian Panorama selection for IFFI' 11 announced; 7 Malayalam films among 24 feature films selected; 21 non-feature films also selected". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  4. ^ "IFFI announces screening list for Indian Panorama". indiantelevision.com. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Best of the best". The Hindu. 15 June 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 March 2024.