Kak Bhagau


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Creator/Artist: Geetanjali Barthwal

Category: Animation Design

Document: P2 Project

Batch: 2009-2011

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2009-2018

Medium: Report pdf


Detailed Description

This project explores the concept of the unnatural world of spirits and its effect on human beings. Here, a spirit is understood as a supernatural presence that emerges to convey an important message of love and care. The idea of spirits exists widely in both fictional and non-fictional literature and is shaped by varied belief systems. The film does not attempt to establish the existence or non-existence of spirits; instead, it portrays how the fluidity of human thought can lead an individual into an unnatural realm, where the spirit of a deceased wife communicates a message of love for their only child. The project approaches the concept of spirit beyond conventional notions of ghosts or negative energies. Spirits are presented as not necessarily harmful or unsatisfied souls but as subtle, unconscious forms of energy that may exist within the human psyche. Such manifestations can help individuals become aware of critical emotional or psychological experiences that are often ignored yet continue to influence life. The exploration is informed by research into Carl Jung’s theory of archetypes, as discussed in The Interpretation of Dreams. Jung identified archetypal events, figures, and motifs—such as birth, death, the child, the hero, and the union of opposites—which provide a conceptual framework for understanding symbolic and psychological dimensions within the narrative.