Director: Prithukirti Pratyush

Year of Release: 2021

Genre: Education

Duration: 4mins

If Teachers Could Hear Your Thoughts is a Hindi short film that illustrates hilarious scenarios of a teacher listening to her students’ innermost relatable thoughts during class.

An important message for teachers in this film would be that fact that despite them being in a position of authority, they could contribute meaningfully and effectively to a student’s life by simply remembering that they were once students themselves, and chances are they experienced similar situations.

Story felt like more of an update in life than a plot. Unlike a regular film that has a beginning, rising action, conflict, climax etc., If Teachers Could Hear Your Thoughts was marked with conflict right from the beginning as the students’ thoughts continuously interfered with the teachers work. Pacing was rightfully fact accentuating the chaotic life in a class full of young students.

The young actors’ performances were exaggerated to emphasize their inner thoughts and also give a comedic effect.

This is a good film to watch especially during the start of school or when students become disillusioned during studies. Scenes captured will remind students that school is not always about constant studying but also be a fun environment with its humorous moments.

Rating: ★★★★⯪ (4.5/5)