The Last Rights
The Soul Knows No Gender
Upon hearing that her grandmother has passed away, Kaashi, a young Indian woman who left town to study abroad, returns to her home with the intention of performing the funeral rites herself, to honor the only family member who believed in her.
Kaashi’s scornful uncle Vishnu, the patriarch of the family, refuses her this wish, and instead insists that he will perform them, as is custom.
Strengthened by her confidence in herself, Kaashi will defy the century-old traditions to honor her grandmother’s last wish, and perform the last rites.
STARRING
Kanupriya Sharma
Ved Thappar
Sulekshana Khatri
Ajita Kulkarni
writer | director | editor
- Aastha Verma
marketing producer
- David Barbeschi
cinematography
- Deep Sawant
production designer
- Gautami Khatavkar
production manager
- Abhay Singh
line producer
- Sachin Goel
1st AD
- Jeet Desai
2nd AD
- Sukrut Teni
sound design & mix
- Priyabrata Panigrahi
music
- Priyabrata Panigrahi, Ansh Chomal, Shri Shyamsundar Joshi
visual effects
- Nicolo Azzaro, Richard Grob
- Project Type
- Runtime
- Completion Date
- Country of Filming
- Language
- Shooting Format
- Aspect Ratio
- : Narrative Short
- : 16 minutes 55 seconds
- : April 2020
- : INDIA
- : Hindi
- : Digital (Color), RED Dragon
- : 2.39:1
Reviews
Ex-Deputy Prime Minister, India & Padma Vibhushan Recipient
"The Last Rights is Important and Daring"
Producer, Former President of Physical Production & Post-Production, Universal Pictures
"The Last Rights is a nicely poignant short film that shows a clear understanding of camera technique. The performances were a real treat!"
Publisher & Managing Director, Rupa Publications
"The Last Rights touches upon a sensitive subject that requires a deep reflection."
Filmmaker | Founder - Yellowstone International Film Festival
"Powerful & Gripping. The Last Rights is a film that motivates us to take a step back and think about women's rights, especially in India."
Ex-Deputy Prime Minister, India & Padma Vibhushan Recipient
"The Last Rights is Important and Daring"
Producer, Former President of Physical Production & Post-Production, Universal Pictures
"The Last Rights is a nicely poignant short film that shows a clear understanding of camera technique. The performances were a real treat!"
Publisher & Managing Director, Rupa Publications
"The Last Rights touches upon a sensitive subject that requires a deep reflection."
Tushar Tyagi
Filmmaker | Founder - Yellowstone International Film Festival