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“Blindfold,” the groundbreaking Malayalam film that takes viewers on a journey through the eyes of a blind person, has entered the record books as the country’s first-ever audio cinema.
Binoy Karamen’s film, directed by creative designer Binoy Karamen and produced by Klum, a luxury apparel brand, and Intellectual Monkey Productions, has not only established a new genre in Indian cinema but also set a precedent in the world of filmmaking.
Blindfold has created a deeply immersive cinematic experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional filmmaking by using sound as the primary storytelling tool.
The movie follows the events in the life of a blind man, who becomes a witness in a murder case.
This thrilling murder investigation story is told without visuals, placing the audience in the shoes of a blind man with only sounds to guide them.
“The medium of cinema is visual. Blindfold does not have visuals. Despite that, it does not limit the cinematic experience a normal cinema can offer. In theatres, one can truly experience this. This project has been the result of my thinking and research for the past 11 years. It has always fascinated me how different elements of a movie affect the viewer’s senses,” said Karamen.
“The beauty of a world that is blinded by light is what I wish to portray in my work. My aim with the movie is to inspire the audience’s imagination with sound design, music, and dialogue and help them navigate the world with sounds. I hope Blindfold will push to improve your focus on your surroundings and understand the importance of inner voices more than our sights”, added Karamen.
The story is told through the eyes of Rajan, a blind lottery seller in Kozhikode who happens to witness, or more accurately, ‘hear,’ a murder.
In the events that follow, Rajan helps the police solve the case based on everything he has heard, in this thrilling experience unlike any other.
“It was indeed a very new concept and I was really impressed with Karamen’s perspective on movies. With the goal of providing viewers with a new and exciting audio experience at the cinema, Shyjal Shameem Ahmed, Executive Producer of Blindfold, stated, “Our movie, Blindfold, will be the first step in trying out more experimental techniques and tools in the art of cinema making.”
Superior audio technology was used in the film to capture and recreate a panoramic sound experience for the audience. The film’s production team includes experienced sound designers and music producers.
The film will be presented in Dolby Atmos, providing audiences with the best surround sound experience and immersing them in the action.
“Blindfold is unfolding a new era of audio stories with more technical assistance. The audio design experience makes the sound move all around you with thrilling realism. “I am very excited to be a part of the film and Karamen’s daring approach to making the film,” said Ajil Kurian, sync sound and sound design.
Ajil Kurian and Krishnan Unni created the film’s sound design, as well as the music and background score composed by Steev Benjamin, and script by Surya Gaythri.
Source:OCN
