MELANCHOLIA
Directed by RUPESH KUMAR
India · 2026 · 10 min 1 sec · Drama
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
A lonely man struggles with an inner world shaped by isolation, emotional emptiness, and the quiet monotony of everyday life. Trapped within familiar spaces, he confronts the invisible boundaries between reality and perception, memory and experience. Through static frames, fragmented visual moments, and the unsettling presence of ordinary objects, Melancholia explores the psychological landscape of a man disconnected from himself and the world around him. A minimalist, postmodern meditation on loneliness and alienation, the film reveals the silent turmoil hidden beneath the surface of everyday existence.
Director
Rupesh Kumar is a filmmaker from Kerala, India, with over two decades of experience in cinema and visual storytelling. His work spans short films, documentaries, music videos, acting, assistant direction, and script consulting. His filmmaking explores human experiences, social realities, and the psychological dimensions of everyday life. His current short-film project, Melancholia, explores loneliness, alienation, and the inner world of an isolated individual. Selected Filmography Short Films Triangle — Director; screened at New Wave ISFF. Melancholia — Director (current project).
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026