Blind Vaysha (2016)

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Original Title: Vaysha l'aveugle

From the moment she was born, Vaysha was a very special girl. With her left eye she can only see into the past, and with her right she can only see the future. The past is familiar and safe, the future is sinister and threatening. The present is a blind spot. In captivating parabolic imagery, the award-winning animation artist Theodore Ushev illustrates the world through Vaysha’s eyes.

Film Introduction
"Blind Vaysha" is an impactful and thought-provoking animated short film. Directed by the well-known director, Theodore Ushev, it was launched in 2016 and has given that received numerous awards and honors. Adapted from the short story written by Georgi Gospodinov, "Blind Vaysha" demands to reconsider the concept of time and understandings.

Plot description
The movie "Blind Vaysha" is a narrative of a distinct tale of a girl named Vaysha, who is born with an uncommon eye - one eye can only see the past, and the other can only look into the future. The result of this peculiarity is that Vaysha is incapable of living or seeing today.

As Vaysha grew older, her special condition became more troublesome. Her left eye, which saw the past, just delivered her with pictures of what had actually been - faded memories, departed people, and opportunities lost. Conversely, her right eye, which viewed the future, just enabled peeks into what was to come - unpredictabilities, looming dangers, and the inescapable passage of time.

Not able to live and appreciate the present minute due to her condition, Vaysha was nicknamed "Blind Vaysha" by her peers. In a pursuit of relief, she checked out many medical professionals and herbalists. However, they might not find any remedy for her condition. Every effort to treat her proved to be futile.

Animation and Visuals
Using a linocut animation style, with abundant and complex visuals, the movie crafts a remarkable environment. The striking black and white visuals boost Vaysha's present and make her blindness to the present more noticeable. Ushev's artistic proficiency is evident in the way the dual domains of the past and the future have actually been depicted. It compels the audience to contemplate how today is perceived.

Ending & Symbolism
Towards the end of the movie, a monk recommends Vaysha to pluck out both her eyes to finally live in the present. The symbolism is crucial, hinting at the convention that particular sacrifices may be required to truly reside in and value today minute.

Total Review and Impact
"Blind Vaysha" is not simply a film; it is a philosophical exploration of time and understanding. Vaysha's "ailment" acts as a metaphor for the people in modern society who are tangled in the remorses of the past and the anxieties of the future, thus, losing the essence of the present, the 'now', which is the only truth.

The film, though short, leaves a long lasting impact about life's temporal nature, compelling audiences to consider upon their relationship with time. This thought-stimulation and the distinct storytelling style is what sets "Blind Vaysha" apart and gathers it much important recognition.

Through its powerfully symbolic story and aesthetically spectacular frames, "Blind Vaysha" underscores the essence of living in today moment, a classic lesson deeply needed amidst today's hectic world.

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