Shaunak Sen's Fiction Debut Termite Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 2026
Shaunak Sen, acclaimed for his documentary All That Breathes, makes his fiction debut with the short film Termite, premiering at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The film explores the nuanced friendship between two middle-aged roommates and termite exterminators in Old Delhi, highlighting themes of marginality, human-animal relationships, and urban life. Sen's personal experiences, including a kidney cancer diagnosis, influenced the film's development, which reflects on emotional subtleties and social challenges faced by its characters.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 15 Sept, 01:48 pm. Other outlets followed.