One-take movie by Iranian director among 98 films competing at Kolkata fest

The 8th South Asian Short Film Festival in Kolkata showcases 98 diverse films, including 'Spasm,' a single-take Iranian-Indian collaboration. Directed by Sahra Asadollahi and produced by Deepankar Prakash, 'Spasm' portrays a woman's intense audition experience in Tehran. The film's minimalist approach, filmed in one room, highlights the power of ideas over budget constraints, offering a lesson for independent filmmakers.