The Last Bench(2025)
What’s left when you’ve got nothing left to lose?
"Le Dernier Banc" follows Hariharan, an ordinary man crushed by routine and the indifference of a society that no longer has a place for him. Isolated and invisible, he struggles to keep up appearances while the weight of daily life wears him down. This short film delves into his inner world and explores the fragility of a human being on the verge of breaking.
Movie: The Last Bench
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Hariharan
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"Le Dernier Banc" follows Hariharan, an ordinary man crushed by routine and the indifference of a society that no longer has a place for him. Isolated and invisible, he struggles to keep up appearances while the weight of daily life wears him down. This short film delves into his inner world and explores the fragility of a human being on the verge of breaking.
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2025-09-14
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What’s left when you’ve got nothing left to lose?
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