“Ghee” is an Indian suspense thriller short film directed and written by Romi Banerjee. The film, enriched with black and white visuals, unfolds a gripping story where a quiet lunch turns into a suspenseful chain of surprises centered around a secret biryani recipe.
With a runtime of 21 minutes, this film combines mystery with a dystopian feminist allegory, captivating viewers through its intense narrative and atmospheric style.
Synopsis
During a seemingly ordinary lunch, a secret recipe triggers unexpected events that spiral into a tense and thrilling scenario. The story explores the unsettling dynamics within a wealthy Indian household where a scientist aunt tests a mind-altering compound on men—a premise that builds into a disturbing yet captivating suspense thriller. The film delicately balances social allegory with gripping suspense, enhanced by a synth-heavy soundtrack and meticulously crafted black-and-white cinematography.
Where to watch GHEE
Specific platforms for general release are not yet available. However, if you are interested in watching this, please get into a film festival or independent film platforms streaming “Ghee.” One such platform is the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival, where it’s currently being screened, but for a limited time.
Credits/Details
Genre: Suspense thriller
Directed and Written by: Romi Banerjee
Producer: Ishita Bhattacharya
Cast: Chaiti Ghoshal, Kalpan Mitra, Ankita Roy, Brishti Roy
Runtime: 21 minutes
Country: India
