Dehradun, July 31 -- On the concluding day of Waves International Short Film Festival, I had the privilege to watch a few films. The beauty of short films is that they convey deep insights and varied perspectives within a few minutes. They provoke us to think deeply and appreciate a different viewpoint of life and its ups and downs.

Two films stood out for me and made my day. 'The Last Meal' and 'Misty'. I also liked Nazariya, which portrays a father's concern for his young daughter (who wants to break free and enjoy some moments with her friends at night) and ultimately her realisation through a simple security guard's perspective played admirably by Sanjay Mishra.

The Last Meal, a 28-minute film directed by Ketkee Pande, is a power-ho...