April 10, 2025
AFS Cinema
Online May 2 - 4

Fragments of Us
USA | Short
2024 | 24 mins | Telugu,English
Fragments of Us follows Drithi and Arjun, a south asian couple navigating the intricate challenges of love, marriage, and self-discovery. As cultural expectations and personal ambitions collide, they confront the fragile nature of their bond through a non-linear narrative that reveals defining moments from their past, present, and possible future.
Each fragment of their journey invites reflection on whether there is ever a "right" time to address issues within a relationship, or if it ultimately comes down to resilience and choice.
About the Artist

Sushanth Nallapareddy is an emerging filmmaker with a distinctive voice in contemporary cinema, known for weaving intricate narratives that explore the complexities of human relationships. His passion for storytelling is rooted in capturing the emotional and psychological depths of his characters, with a focus on life's subtleties and nuances. Deeply influenced by Telugu mainstream cinema in his early years, Sushanth later found inspiration in world cinema, which reshaped his understanding of film as a powerful art form. His previous works including the short films Anveshana and Inkosaari, and the music video Head over Heels have garnered significant viewership on YouTube, solidifying his presence in Telugu cinema. While his previous work leaned toward mainstream appeal, Fragments of Us marks a more introspective approach, delving into a personal style of cinema.

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Credits
Director:
Sushanth Nallapareddy
Writer:
Sushanth Nallapareddy
Krishna Poojitha
Producer(s):
Dundinath Gunda
Anil Sankaramachi
Prithvi Raj Karreddula
Film Editor:
Sachin Dheeraj
Sushanth Nallapareddy
Shalini Bathina
Sri Chilukuri