You notice a clue, build a theory, and confidently decide that you understand the story. Then, one small detail makes you question everything. That constant uncertainty is what makes a well-written thriller so hard to put down. Balan: The Boy uses a child’s limited understanding of the people and situations around him to create intrigue. […]
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Chidambaram’s Vision: How the Director Crafts Tension and Mystery in ‘Balan: The Boy’
A mystery becomes more gripping when you cannot immediately decide whom to trust or what a character’s behaviour truly means. As the Balan: The Boy director, Chidambaram creates this uncertainty by keeping the storytelling close to a child who does not possess all the answers. The filmmaker behind Jan.E.Man and Manjummel Boys brings his people-focused […]
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