Indonesian Premiere
21+
Aman
16 minutes | 2026 | India, United States of America, France, United Kingdom | Drama | Hindi, Bengali
SYNOPSIS
On the eve of his gender-affirming surgery, a trans man’s journey takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he is pregnant, forcing a profound reckoning with identity, body, and the meaning of manhood.
SCHEDULE
Tue, 1 Dec 2026 | 21:50 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 2
Wed, 2 Dec 2026 | 14:30 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 2
CREDIT
| Production Company | - |
| Producer | Elle León Nostas, Abid Aziz Merchant, Apoorva Bakshi, Neeraj Churi, Tushar Tyagi |
| Director | Rahul Roye |
| Scriptwriter | Rahul Roye, Elle León Nostas |
| Cinematographer | Tamás A. Meder |
| Production Designer | - |
| Editor | Anadi Athaley |
| Main Cast | Kabir Maan, Sirat Taneja |
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| Contact | shortfilms@parallaxchina.com |
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Rahul Roye
Rahul Roye is an Indian filmmaker known for works rooted in gender politics and queer feminism. His films Man & Wife and A Lullaby for Yellow Roses received 100+ nominations, including wins at Oscar-qualifying festivals. Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn premiered at BFI, and his latest film, Aman, premiered at TIFF and BFI. As a non-binary artist, Roye brings a bold queer gaze to contemporary Indian cinema.
