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Backspace

  • 2012
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
138
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Backspace (2012)
FantasyShort

A man experiments with a sheet of paper, that can retract any action performed by one's hands if one writes the word 'backspace' on it, only without breaking the word.A man experiments with a sheet of paper, that can retract any action performed by one's hands if one writes the word 'backspace' on it, only without breaking the word.A man experiments with a sheet of paper, that can retract any action performed by one's hands if one writes the word 'backspace' on it, only without breaking the word.

  • Director
    • Phanindra Narsetti
  • Writer
    • Phanindra Narsetti
  • Stars
    • Dharani Addandi
    • Vishwanath Naidu Ganta
    • Santhosh Kumar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    138
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phanindra Narsetti
    • Writer
      • Phanindra Narsetti
    • Stars
      • Dharani Addandi
      • Vishwanath Naidu Ganta
      • Santhosh Kumar
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dharani Addandi
    • Susie
    Vishwanath Naidu Ganta
    Santhosh Kumar
    Phanindra Narsetti
    Jayabharath Reddy
    • Director
      • Phanindra Narsetti
    • Writer
      • Phanindra Narsetti
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    User reviews9

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    10diassarahjane

    WARNING: Do no miss this!

    To put it in plain words, Just Fab. Terrific screenplay. Awesome visuals. Intriguing BGM. Stylish and intelligent. Given the fact that the entire short is made inside an iPhone4s, including shooting, editing, writing and dubbing, this is sort of a revolution in making shorts. Anyway, its a great viewing experience. One of the best shorts available out there! May not be in terms of production values, but definitely in terms of plot, screenplay and debut execution. considering that this is the debut effort of the team, this is pretty good. And use of props is great and the director played a lot with symbolism. that shows his grip and interest to details.
    10virajass

    One of the best independent shorts out there!

    10 things I love about this short: 1. Screenplay. (this short follows the very fundamental rule of storytelling. "Its not what you say but its how you say that really matters!") 2. Genre-Fantasy. (Cos' we are all bored watching regular and mundane sci-fi, abstract and amateur shorts. The element "what if?" makes this interesting.) 3. Style. (Instead of borrowing or stealing someone's style, the team came up with its own tone and look which makes this a pebble among stones. example, the way the performer pulls and wears his shirt from the washing machine. Look at those jump cuts! fabulous, i say. Apt use of slow- mo.) 4. Cinematography. (Come on! they have filmed this entirely on an IPhone? look at the angles, inside the washing machine, Side Snorri-cam while the lead actor is running.) 5. Visuals (opening close up of the gold fish and the paintings) 6. Production design (the way the director made use of every single object in the frame. A perfect Hitchcock!) 7. Color (a greenish-brown-gold tone of its own) 8. Lead actor's Performance (as subtle it is, as enough it is!) Now comes the killer parts! 9. Scoring (that's so haunting! the pace of the music was the backbone in most of the scenes) 10. Editing (Now this needs some special mentions. Most beautiful application of jump cuts after Aronofsky and Edgar wright. You won't be able to pluck out a single scene. The number of shots put together are unlike any short i have ever seen. And the use of symbolism was perfectly placed.)

    And i am a graduate at NYFA. Found this very fortunately while browsing "IPhone short films". And i've never imagined someone from the so called country India making such a great use of technology with his/her debut effort. Well there may be mistakes. But what is art without mistakes? Every filmmaker makes them. Thats the way you iron your wrinkles. Great job Phanindra Narsetti. keep 'em coming!
    9sednanemailtosiva

    Thought Provoking

    Brilliant / Amazing / Awesome / Excellent - which word is apt for this short film?

    Its a brilliant idea with amazing screenplay which is really awesome and getting excellent feedback from viewers

    Perfect screenplay with best BG score and resolution. Dubbing is little bit disappointing but overall its fair enough and pretty good short film. Making a good film at such low cost is really thought provoking.I watched RGV's movie DM, for which he spent 5.5 lacks and this director left a challenge for RGV

    Phanindra Narisetti - Rocked

    Rest of the team - Fantastic effort

    Gold fishes / next generation chicken - Rest in peace, we are sorry (on behalf of team)

    As Trivikram said, even a one lac rupee lottery ticket should be purchased with hardly earned one rupee only

    Brother, If you make few more rupee coins like this, future will be yours for sure. I mean it.
    9varunvarun18

    welcome to a new era of short films

    I like the attempt of the director to satiate the desire of the short film lovers with a fantasy and thrill orientation. The amazing Background score kept up the spirit high and rises concomitant to the essence of the film. Regarding the direction aspects, it never looked like it was shot by using a smart phone, Hats off!! Good use of the application to give a hazy tinge to the video which harmonize with fabrication of this imaginative project. Flawless editing. Fascinating screen play, oh man!! can't believe he is a débutant in short film making. Overall its agile and unbiased in all departments. By the way I love the smoking style and the carry out of the attitude by Mr. Phanindra narsetti.
    10ravi-cute16

    Picture Perfect

    Firstly "Precocity Entertainment" comes with a BOOM - An fascinating start over.

    Truly amazing Video and that too completely shot n edited on iPhone. - HD at its best.

    Excellent eye catchy screenplay When u made it on an iPhone, wat if its on SLR .? (Kudos)

    What an audio clarity - even the sound of pulling tobacco was pumping in my woofer.

    Curious music between 2:42 - 3:01,

    Awesome heart filling *Melody at 5:03 "Time for an experiment Kiddo" -

    My final lines - "You made it" Picture Perfect ♥

    Phanindra Creative.

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      Shot, edited and dubbed entirely on an iPhone 4s.

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    • Release date
      • August 3, 2012 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • English
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      • ₹8,000 (estimated)
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      21 minutes
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      • 1.85 : 1

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