One of the most enjoyable films at this year’s New Directors New Films is a film that is largely just one man cycling across India.
CYCYCLEMAHESH is the true story of a man named Mahesh who decides to cycle home across India during the 2020 lock downs. The film is simply Mahesh cycling and interacting with people and occasionally changing a flat tire. It doesn’t sound like much but the truth is the story is compelling enough that when the ride too place Mahesh became a minor celebrity for a while.
There is something joyous about this film nothing really happens and yet we get caught up in the ride and the stream of consciousness voice over. It’s a story where we don’t pat an eye as the person playing Mahesh changes.(The man himself shows up at the end).
I loved this film. I have no idea why, but for the entire 61 minutes I was lost in India and taken away from the daily grind.
One of the great films of NDNF and the great finds of 2024
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