Perfection is what the world strives for. Perfection is what the world is obsessed with. But by following this obsession we often overlook the value of imperfections. We either focus too much on finding perfection in others that we totally forget ourselves and fail to see our own imperfections. Or we focus a lot on our imperfections and fail to see how perfect we may be in someone else’s eye. Living a fruitful life is all about being aware of these imperfections while at the same time not getting too lost in them. “Bittu” explores that and much more.
Bittu: At A Glimpse
Written and directed by Shivang Shukla, “Bittu” tells the tale of a vivacious young woman Bittu. From the beginning monologue, you would get the impression that she probably never stops talking. But the reality is farther from that. Full of life and ever ready to take life by the horns, the one thing that prevents her from doing so is her speech defect. But although her stutter is just a part of who she is, the world doesn’t fail to remind her that it’s her entire identity.
Hoping to soon find a good match and marry, “Bittu” and her parents desperately try to search for a groom for her. But all efforts go in vain as nobody bothers batting another eye in her direction upon hearing her stutter. Throughout this, we see different sides of Bittu. We get to see how she is not one to face down and hide because sometimes her tongue fails her. She lives her life just the way she wants to. Dancing and learning different ways to express herself such as sign language.
As the short film progresses we start to empathise with Bittu and her struggles and completely forget that others have their own battles too. And that’s exactly when one of Bittu’s earlier potential matches brings it to our attention. We are soon reminded that everyone has their own imperfections. And sometimes maybe these imperfections are what brought them together. But if we just focus on them we may lose out on living life altogether.
Afterword
Complete with a beautiful storyline and cast and camerawork, this short film is for everyone who thought they will never fit in. Within just 20 mins the short film will make you think about life in a way that you probably would have never thought before. The message is simple yet the execution makes all the difference. For days when you are unable to look past your insecurities, give this a watch and maybe it will help.
