‘Frame’ movie review: Nagraj Manjule, Amey Wagh humanise a cautionary tale of an artist’s degeneration
The film 'Frame' explores the ethical dilemmas faced by photojournalists through the contrasting perspectives of a veteran and a rookie. It examines how the constant exposure to tragedy and the pressure to capture the perfect shot can lead to professional desensitization.
Why it matters
The film offers a critical look at media ethics and the psychological impact of covering violent events, highlighting the tension between professional duty and human empathy.
In his reflective directorial debut, Vikram Patwardhan crafts a timely ethical battle as the cold professional working style of a veteran photojournalist, Chandu Pansare ( Nagraj Manjule ), collides with the empathetic outlook of a rookie photographer, Siddharth Deshmukh (Amey Wagh). Years of being behind the camera have instilled a sense of power in Chandu, who is desperate to find a moment to capture the perfect shot during times of distress. Shooting, for him, is paramount. He will choose to be a good photographer rather than learn to be a good human, as he reacts less to the emotions of those he captures and more to the mechanics of his frame.
The review provides a balanced analysis of the film's themes and character development without taking a political stance.
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