An Award Winning Touching Short Film - The Paper Boy
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- The City of Joy is that melting pot where dreams are served everyday freshly cooked. This is a tale of a little boy whose world revolves around the by-lanes of old Calcutta where he delivers the latest headlines and then spends the rest of his day simmering dreams at a tiny tea stall.
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Director: Aniket Mitra
Music / Sound: Subhajyoti Pal
Editor: Syan Ghosh, Abir Roy
Cinematographer: Modhura Palit
Actors: Raja
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*My Favourite scene* : _when he opened the drawing book, newspapers slipped from grip of his arms._
Such a meaningful scene.
@tanuja sharma I think it's to show he doesnt have much and what that drawing paper meant to him. Am I right.
That's nice😂
Same here
@@katydid1600 -- not really. Its signifies his acceptance of another direction in his life. A new direction. A blank book is a wonderful opportunity for many in this world. But having said that, distributing newspaper is a great start to entrepreneurship. He could have grown to be a successful businessman and trader. Many kids in North America ( USA and Canada) started their life with newspaper delivery....at about age 8 to 15. Its their first paycheck.
@@nom5205 My friend, those places are rich beyond comprehension compared to his world and that of so many other children.
this movie is really touchy for me because it is little bit releated with my dream. My dream is that when ever i will start earning i will hold the hands of those little age fellows who r deprived of education due to lack of money and selling papers, selling tea on railway platform, working in general store etc. instead of going to school. I also request to the people who are reading my comment, if u r economically good then please educate some poor guys at ur own expense because ur little help can change the destiny of someone's life.
Well said Neeraj. Thank you for taking it forward. Please share with friends and family.
Surely do when I will have
Yes. We can all help out some. Beautiful movie. Thank You.
Well said. Yes, a little help can break the cycle of poverty.
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I will open school for poor children
If I will complete my willings
We take everything for granted. For many on this earth a new pencil, a pair of shoes, or a blank sketchbook makes them happy and gives them joy. This is a story of happiness and dreams despite the sun not shining in some people’s lives.
I am an American fan of film and I have seen thousands of movies in my lifetime. Rarely do I encounter a film of any ilk where so much is conveyed with so few words. This young very talented actor conveyed more with the expressions of his face in 15 minutes than most actors do with a ten thousand word script. This is also one of the most moving films I have encountered in the last decade. Bravo! and Well done!
Same here. Watch lot's of foreign films. Love good short movies too.
Welcome both of you guys👍❤️
The City of Joy is that melting pot where dreams are served everyday freshly cooked. This is a tale of a little boy whose world revolves around the by-lanes of old Calcutta where he delivers the latest headlines and then spends the rest of his day simmering dreams at a tiny tea stall.
U r right .
Please for these types of children for education in India 🙏
This short film has left me pondering again over the great divide. So often, I've witnessed those with the least have the most in the hearts. The most impoverished are frequently the most generous and thoughtful.
Finally someplace in CZcams where there's no hatred but just love, hope and appreciation. This made my day and has given me hope. We continue to do what we do even though there's a little hope, someday that little hope is going to put a smile on your face.
Yes! I have been so much happier since I vowed not to watch political bickering. It's a beautiful world and we are lucky to be here.
Well said. Life is precious for each and every one.
To A Joshi: the film and your comment made my day.
This short film truely shows that " Not anybody can help everyone, but everyone can help somebody""... Heart touching....!!!!
This kid- he has the most bright and innocent eyes I ever saw! His acting is so stunning I got worried if he was a real paper boy--
please tell me he's allright and please look after him well
Hi Kirrie,
Thank you for watching. Please be assured, he is not a real newspaper boy. He is doing well with studies and goes to school regularly. Thank you for your concern. Please share the movie with friends and family so that the child gets better recognition :)
Kirrie Sushicat ô.o your so kindful person
+Aniket Mitra Bhaiyya wow... it was so brilliantly shot, it was a delight to watch. Such deep emotions! So many children are forced into child labour, because of their condition. This will surely stay in my memory for long :)
Thanks a lot Aman. Please share :)
Aniket Mitra will surely do so, Sir!
Silence speaks louder than words
Small boy was not acting
He was living in the movie as a paper boy
His eyes reflect his innocence
God bless him and all who have worked on this film
By saying a single word "paper" in the whole story he understood us the role of paper in a child's life. Amazing story 👌
paper boy is not the story of child who distribut news paper
it is story of hope that every child want in childish life
True Anish. Glad you liked it. Please share with friends and family.
When we are Little Ones we need to hold our hopes and dreams in a death grip. Often they are all that sustain us in the darkness and depravation that surrounds us.
What a lovely film. Thank you so very much!
This is my first comment ever on any CZcams video. I am deeply moved. Your young actor is an outstanding talent. Mesmerized by his innocent eyes that are so deep. Your story telling presentation and music has made a lasting effect. Thank you.
Thank you Poulomi! happy to know you liked the film. May we recommend another lovely short film for you? Do watch 'The joy of giving' here goo.gl/xqUnmi
Look forward to your comments :)
Thank you for watching Poulomi and taking time to comment. Please share with friends and family.
Poulomi Sengupta How many comments have happened in 2 months now? Would love to see your comment on my channel too. (:
Yes I deeply agree to what you said, I want him to flourish in the field he desires. If it's acting then I must say he does better with respect to many so called stars. ♥️ To everyone of you who worked onscreen off-screen and presented this to us.
@@AniketMitra u r doing great job
Reminds me of the story “lost spring “ by Anees Jung. Absolutely heart rendering and gives the others a chance to thank god for the little blessings that we’ve got. Fantastic realistic presentation
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living here in America... we think we are in "hard times" because we have to "shelter in place" in our homes... then I see this beautiful little piece that depicts just how hard life can really be for someone who would be in heaven just to have a home to "shelter" in... brings tears to my eyes to see how little some people have and yet they still have their dreams of something better...such a beautiful and touching story... I was fearful that when he looked down, his shoes would be gone... thank you for this wonderful film... looking forward to more ...
A fine example of humanity, showing love compassion and kindness to one who is less fortunate. We could all do a better job of emulating their love in action...
Real heroes don't need lime light for shining...Their own thoughts and the hope they can create are sufficient enough for make them glow...
really the part where the child was in tears.. broke me... it was tremendous... really for someone, a small favor could be a big miracle...great work.. we could showcase this short stories in schools, for the students to understand the importance of every single thing... great work...
Thank you Vedika. Your words are like awards to us. We have showcased in a few schools from our end. Would request you to help us with the initiative and spread the word. Please share with friends and family.
Vedika, your idea of exposing young students to such humanities is indeed appreciable.
Music...Music & the back ground Music, the only reason to see the film again & again....Subhojyoti Pal, thank you...for the amazing music... so simple...probably...specialty of every simple thing is that they are simple...extraordinarily simple....
Thank you Barsha.
Thank you.
Specially when the boy cried, the music at the end ... this will stay in my memory for long
Thank you.
What a stirring film! It's human appeal has skyrocketed it to a whole new atmospheric layer. Cried from the point at which the boy wakes up at the start and just cried throughout. Children shouldn't have to live like this. It's a cruel world.
The idea of helping anonymously is intriguing, has always been. For some I feel it's humility, for lesser ones like me, it's a shallow space between knowing and feeling what must be done and the inability to commit to doing more than just the least bit and therefore escaping from giving rise to expectations... if that makes any sense.
Wonderful wonderful work, makers! 👏👏
Thank you so much Roshni for such beautiful words. Glad you liked our effort. Please share with friends and family.
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To all of those on the streets - you are in my thoughts daily during these trying times 🙏🏾😔❤️
Speechless !!! Acting... story... music... cinematography.... Excellence !!! Superb work team !!! Just before the ending, when the boy wakes up and rubs his eyes...with that innocence.... I haven't seen such acting !!! Professionals at their best !!! Moved man.... I'm moved !!! Love you guys !!! Thumbs Up to the team !!
Thank you so much Vishwadeep, your words mean a lot to us. Please share with friends and family.
Wen he had tears in his eyes.. Tears rolled out of my eyes too.. Heart touching ❤
Another touching one !!! That boy is awesome !!
"The life we are hating to have.. are frustrated just because we compare it with others' is actually a dream life of some one"...
Rightly said. Thank you for watching and glad you liked it. Please share with friends and family.
exacta mondo
No dialogues, no celebrities! No colour! Still the movie has lot to speak. Neither its a sad story nor a happy ending. Its a simple story of simple dreams. We all dream simple things and we all express these kind of emotions.
You nailed it with your words, this means a lot :) Please share with friends and family.
I was so mesmerised by this actor that I did not notice it had no verbal dialogue because his acting was so captivating . A GREAT actor !!! In respect I bow my head to him . The music was wonderfully evocative and really added to the beauty of this gorgeous heart felt film : ) may this child bring more good to our world where ever he goes . He deserves the BIGGEST hug and opportunities x
Thank you for the beautiful words. I will convey your wishes to Raja :)
This film does not come up short in any respect. The little boy actor - Raja - is SUPERB. At 12:15min, I lost it - his beautiful expressive eyes combined w/the music ...perfection. Thank you for producing such a gem.
12:15 I sobbed
I am speechless, its hard to put all the good thoughts about this film into words. The kid acted so well, such expressive eyes. Wonderful piece of art and that stirs the conscience!
Thank you for watching :)
It touched my heart.. harsh reality of life.. A small act of kindness can bring so much happiness!!
This film is not only for children .It is for everyone
Ya
Yes
When a short film can trigger a motion to help our most vulnerable. ❤️✌🏽
Thank you again :)
I interested in many films mainly Hollywood but my English teacher advised me to watching this film .It is so nice and first my contentment.
Same bro
Me to 😂😂
Ya bro
Me too
Same bro
This was the first movie that we were made to watch in our Film Studies' course ❤.
A heartwarming tale 💖
I've watched lots of short films, but this one stands out. From the b&w effect to the transition of scenes. Message was also clear , in every child inside us, never lose hope, whatever life may bring. God has different way to send a message like by dreaming. My favorite scene was on the sketch pad.
This will remain etched in my memory forever.
How little things matter a lot in smaller lives more than the big things in our bigger lives !
Well said Rohit, glad you liked it. Please share with friends and family.
I wish I had your gift of saying so much without words because I find myself at a loss. I cannot express what plethora of emotions you and this little boy made me feel. Joy, bliss, hope - but also a sense of inadequacy, of not deserving to feel this joy for not being the one to throw down a couple of pencils and a sketch book to the boy.
It was beautiful. Thank you for making it.
Story quite relevant to my life too.... I started my work as paper delivery boy year 2000/5, some story makes you closer to it and refresh you past in few seconds, and specially diwali gifts from my client 100/- rupees .....
Thank you for making this beautiful video and heart warming feelings......
Loved it,i Watched it late but finally saw
Waiting for more ahead.......
My hopes proudly tooke my right place ,now i m working as sr.fashion designer in exports houses
All the best
A short story indeed with one word "paper" being repeated yet it plunges deep into my spirit. Thank you!
Brilliant! Using black and white film, the gleam of such an innocent young boys eyes, while surrounded by such crippling poverty?...pure genius. Most of us know of the countless homeless children in India (which just breaks everything in me every time I think about it), with most films focusing on that very point, it’s just incredible how the film puts the harsh realties these poor innocent angels face every day, aside, and allows us to see how life’s simplest pleasures, which we take for granted , can make this little boys life so much happier. No tears of sorrow, just simple, honest, yet real life, for millions of children just like him, who don’t see things as we in the west do. For most of them, numb to what we see as cruel fate, it’s just another day, made so happy by things most would never think to be a blessing. It’s difficult to put into words, how they took, what is normally portrayed, as absolutely horrific, and made it seem as though it’s just a normal day, with no cause for sorrow. At the same time, making those of us in North America and Europe, who live very different lives, truly appreciate all the things we simply take for granted, and wouldn’t give a second thought to...and all of it, without having to say one single world, save of course, “paper”. I’m not talented, in any way meaningful way (although I wish I was), but I do love to study and observe the humanities, from all corners of the globe.This video should be mandatory viewing for school children, to asses/ascertain, if the individual has the mind to appreciate the arts, and if so, to use it as an indicator, to start helping the children to develop their literary/artistic skills. Why do I say that? It’s quite simple really. To the untrained eye, of one with no artistic merit, they’d simply view this and describe it as boring. However, to a child born with the ability to understand this, and appreciate the many things it has to offer/say, on so many different levels, to the audience, it’s a chance to see the artistic abilities of the child, allowing one to encourage him/her, helping them to realize their full potential at an early age. I’ve often found that artistic talent is often either overlooked, or ignored entirely, but I also found that if encouraged from a young age, there’s no limit as to what a child can accomplish in their life. I desperately wanted to become a writer, a playwright, an author, an actor, and a musician, but sadly, as a child of my generation (the 50’s and 60’s), the arts were seldom encouraged, but instead discouraged, ESPECIALLY for boys (the arts were considered a to be completely inappropriate for boys, who were instead encouraged to become athletes or academics). Can you believe I got all that from watching this short film? It’s why I’ve always loved the arts. You can say countless things, all without saying a single word. And kudos to that child, such an incredible little actor. Just the way he looks at his surroundings, with those big, beautiful eyes? That is a very rare gift, I have a feeling we’ll be seeing much more of him in the future, THANK YOU for sharing this masterpiece of simplistic beauty, hope, and fortitude, things we seldom see from the arts here in Canada, or the Hollywood machine....with love, appreciation, and respects from Toronto ❤️
I HAVE NO WORDS TO SAY ABOUT YOUR MOVIE .. A STORY OF EVERY CHILDREN IN THE WORLD ... THE CHILDHOOD IS THE MOST PRECIOUS TIME IN OUR LIFE , WHEN A VERY SMALL ISSUES MAKES YOU HAPPY ...
The world is full of beautiful people, beautiful stories and enough beautiful things to enjoy.
After all our life is so beautiful ❤️
Really beautiful! I've just spend 15 minutes in such a state of concentration never achieved in meditation, I just forgot about everything else. Loved it! Thanks so much!
We all should come forward to help these childrens..
awsm. speechless.. the person who made this moovie.. such a great thoughts he or she might have... its so nice to see still such kindness exist in people.. happiness realy lies in making others happy .. we can do so by even such little things that we cant even imagine... there is gross unequality with wich people are born.. bt it is our duty to remoove this gap as much as possible..
What I saw is a real life, this is not a film, only extra ordinary director can do a masterpiece like this.
What an awsome short film. I would rather watch a short film like this 15 min than a 2hr movie in the theaters. That little boy is just amazing.
I am amazed after watching this film.. somewhere it again proves that help has no sound... beautifully done... Good to see pocket films coming up with good short films
Thanks Nikita, happy to know you enjoyed the film. We have many more amazing short films. Do check them out here: goo.gl/4xg1Qs and let us know what you think :)
Thank you Nikita, glad you like it. Please share with friends and family.
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Every scene is like an award winning, black & white photograph.
Exceptionally beautiful. The boy is extremely talented. Story, direction, music everything is beautifully made. This actually brought tears. Keep up the good work, team.
Thank you Nirnita for appreciating, glad you liked it. Please share :)
The future star in Bollywood film industry....what a innocent acting ..tears in my eyes
Now i was watching this video in costly cell phone sitting in couch with in side a air conditioning room & i openly saying i still have lots of complints towards life..but after watching this somewhere i relaize this..i should try upto the possible way to help these boys who had lots of dreams in their eyes. But hardly it gets true for them..cudos to all the crew members of the movie..it's such great movie..
Thank you sir:)
I’m gone Speechless... stunning performance by the boy. I congratulate each and every one in crew on board. Best wishes for your future projects. Love from🇺🇸
Thank you, glad you liked it. Please share with friends and family. Our next film "Aator" is available on Jio Cinemas.
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This type of documentary short films should be viral...
Thanks for making such beautiful clean movie without vulgarity and nudity otherwise people have made the OTT format an open forum to present nudity and vulgarity...thanks again...love from Pakistan...
Meaningful silent movie. Its proved once again that Words are not required to put thoughts into place, expressions are enough. Someone saw his drawing on the brick wall, boy wasn’t aware. That someone lured him by chocolates 🍫 and then gave him a drawing book. Boy was so thankful 🥲......
Yaar tum logon ne dil jeet liya. 15 minute me bina kuch kahe bahut kuch keh diya. You guys are doing a great work. Keep it up. It's the channels like yours who are actually putting efforts in making something meaningful, unlike bollywood which is still about love, remakes, copy-pastes and what not. This made my day. Keep up the great work.
Your words made our day :) Thank you, glad you liked it. Please share with friends and family.
This is very amazing in reality..I never saw anomalies by watching any movie, but seeing it, tears have come in the eye .. thanks to make it
Thank you Aman, means a lot. Please share with friends and family.
The innocence in his eyes were Heart melting
Lovley expressions
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So many paper boys, So many Tea boys waiting for helping hands... Let's help at least one boy like him to achieve his dreams.
Thank you so much, your words mean a lot to us. Please share with friends and family.
True, let's try to help and uplift next generation. Little giving can help in nurturing them and changing outlook towards society.
Maybe it is the only thing what I can never define. He's really a miracle....A Infinite innocence boy ... Love the actor😇😘
I had tears on my eyes when he was happy. Thank you for creating this video. So many things were told without saying a word.. huge respect to the creators🙌🙏
Sometimes the eyes can say more then the mouth......
This boy deserves an Oscar
this film i don't know how deep gone inside my brain layers.... every thing superb... i.e., misic, direction, acting everything.. .
thanks for such a nice film...
I'm from Andhrapradesh.. .
No much dialogue ,only actions and emotions and potryayed through this films.
The whole film travels with a black and white which gives a new life to film{ hats off}.
The boy was exceptionally good.
Hats off to the whole crew members.
Such films are the only eye opener for today's generation.
Lots of love from kerala
As soon as I, I LITERALLY MEAN IT, As soon as I start deviating from root, i watch short films like these go speechless in tears come back to reality count all my blessings focus on becoming good human again. I will not say anything about the film this will make the art small. THANK YOU From the deepest point of my heart.
Thank you so much Gaurav, you made my day. Please share with friends and family.
He was not the only man in tears at that moment.I was too.
This short film is given to me as a review assignment and I'm glad . It's beautiful:)
Heheh...same here
What u study? Do u study films..?
I'm Have Passion to Make Movie,Can Tell What to do to Improve my vission to understand and make u Good short film.
Same 😂
Please send me the review
I was in tears......It’s such a soul touching story and extraordinary performance! People need to do something for them.....
The power of film. The power of a child's emotions. A beautiful portrayal of humanity. Thank you.
Rula diya yr is bacche ke aansu ne us me mujse na Jane kitne aise majbur bacche dikhi diye Jo apne bachpan ko thik se jee nhi pate hume humesha apni insaniyat dikhane chaiye
I am left crying in my room since 2 hrs.
Thank you Ankit
I owe you
Thank you Harjinder, glad you were moved. Please share :)
life is not only about ourself it about those who didn't get thing for himself
It's really a heart touching movie that I have ever seen. It reflects the real situation of our country's those children who are living their life in the ocean of darkness...
Humanity has no sound,no colour,no speaker,no nothing.🙏🙏🙏
This short movie touched my heart. Better than any movie of now a day's boxoffice movies.we need such movies to change our society. Let we hope every chaild should read and write. Let all we help them to come up as literates. 👏👏👌👍
i never really liked short films.... until i saw this one...... everything...bgm,camera,artist, story.. everything awesome abt it...
Thank you Krishnan, we are glad you liked it :)
To,
Aniket,
Your presentation style, few frames and music is inspired from the legend. You know well whom I meant but still I must say, I loved it a lot. Great work, will wait for your next. :)
Thank you Pradiptamay..working on my next :)
Such a cute , innocent and heart touching story. There are so many kids who deserve this type of happiness. Thank you so much sir for giving us this. I have no words to describe this.
Thank you so much Milan for your kind words. Please share with friends and family.
I've seen paper boy and paper boy 2 and then i saw this in my recommendation and i thought may be it kind off be same. but when i clicked and when the music comes it touched me. and this short film made me cry. i was touched by it and the lil boy , he's so innocent . i came to know how lil things can make another person happy. how ungrateful we are for the things we have. how lightly we take all the things we have. kisi k sapne b sche nhi hote or kisi ko haqiqat b jhoothi lgti h.
This is one of the best film I have watched.Without dilaogues Raja (Paper boy) emotes many unsaid things of society.Hats off to Aniket and team
I was so afraid to watch the last scene, slow pan to feet....please dear Lord let it be real, not a dream . So wonderfully done. :)
Thank you Carla, glad you liked it. Please share :)
1000 times thanks for cinematography,director and hero(raja)❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thr where many videos on which it was written YOU WILL CRY AFTER SEEING THIS..Bt I never did..Bt this video made do so😭😭😭😭
Cannot even believe how people can dislike such a masterpiece!
What a *Poignant * portrayal by the small boy! A short yet a moving film, evoking a sense of sadness and regret that society has no time to be empathetic!
Life is indeed very harsh!!
The concept is superb....acting was mind blowing. Eyes are very expressive......
Without saying any single word eyes said everything.
It is my first contentment .I never write any reply perfectly. I m see this when my English teacher advised me to watch .
Me to
Same
Same
Same here bro
same here bro
Sir Or mam it's a humble request,,, please keep posting such films!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Matlab jo log is tarah ki movie ko bhi dislike kar dete hain, wahi hote hn jinko nepotism, race 3 jaisi movies se khoob lagaw hota hai.
Amazing 🙏🏻
What a beautiful little film- Everyone should have dreams. This young actor portrayed an innocence that allowed him to find joy in the simplest of things, which led to the universe providing even more joy. A lesson we could all be reminded of at times. Shall be sharing on my own channel, as many people as possible need to see this. Thank you.
This short film appreciates to help such kind of great but poor childrens and people. Those lovely and deep eyes 😚😚😚😚. Great work sir🖒🖒. I will wait for your such kind of film/ short film.
Thanx
Innocence in this boys face is just awesome
Thank you so much, glad you liked it. Please share with friends and family.
A beautiful heart wrenching film, bless all the children in the world suffering in any way. There is always hope. Thank you to everybody involved in this production.
Some of us got stuck in the childhood environment and we didn’t know how to get out of the hole until we grew up. When we were young, any small things can make us happy and excited. I now have almost everything one can ask. Somehow the happiness seems to have disappeared! The film remined me when I was his age.
no words for this video.but its the capture of our real india.we have to change as much as possible.
awesome acting done by the LI'L boy,heart touching,i got goosebumps....you guys are awesome ...
Thank you so much Aditya, your words mean a lot to us. Please share with friends and family.
Loved seeing this movie about a little boy in my dear Kolkata. Wonderful concept. Encouraged me to do that little bit of miracle in everyday life of everyday people.
Thank you for watching Santanu, glad you liked it. Please share with friends and family.
I sure have shared buddy. Keep up the good work. Let us see more of these little jewels from you. My best wishes to you and your talented team.
that's a nice resolution santanu
before watching this movie I'm in very dipression n after watching this my smile is come on face.... really nice.....
we have to think about this assessment????????
Thank you Ashish, m overwhelmed. Please share with friends and family.
You made me cry man..... kid was awesome..... his eyes are like two little gems of innocence
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I am a 10 year old girl. I loved the movie. I liked the part when a person cared about an orphan