Shwaas: A breath of life 14th Dec 2004
20.04 IST
By Nitika Desai
A thought-provoking film about human spirit, relationships and hope, Shwaas tells a moving story against the backdrop of a bustling city and an idyllic setting of a village on the western coast of India.
Marathi film Shwaas is the first feature film by director Sandeep Sawant , who is quite a known name in Marathi parallel theatre for his ‘one-act plays’. The film has won the National Award 2004 as the ‘Best Feature Film’.
Shwaas is India's entry for the 77th Academy Awards (Oscars) in the best foreign film category.
The film tells the story of an old man and his grandson who come to city because the little one has got some eye problem. After a number of tests, doctor declares that the child is suffering from eye-cancer. It is a disease in which the treatment could lead to blindness. Even as the old man gathers courage to face the situation, the grandson prepares himself for any eventuality.
In director Sandeep Sawant’s words, Shwaas is a film that does not limit to the three characters (grandfather, grandson and doctor) but touches the human spirit from many sides. The film aims towards a very positive approach towards life altogether.
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Shwaas: A breath of life
