The Disguise

2018, 15 minutes

A film about global cultural intolerance

'The Disguise is a short film set in London. The film talks about the growing cultural intolerance and rampant racism around the world. There is so much violence around identity today, its a word that makes me sad. We are no longer sure who we are, we are uncertain about our cultural symbols, unclear about our choices, and often very confused about which identity we'd like the world to see. This is a short film written by an Indian, to be directed by an Indian - in London, featuring Western actors. The breaking down of barriers and prejudices began at that very meta level. Can we reach out across borders and talk and tell a shared story? A story that lurks right under the skin of our large megalopolis hearts, our liberal upbringing, our tolerant and wide world view? A story that holds up a simple, clear and non judgemental mirror to our deep prejudices, our stereotyping of cultures and symbols and the inherent loneliness of identity that such boxing leads to.' Riya

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