Aavasavyuham -Review

                                       by

                                        Faiha

                                         Bsc Mathematics

    Aavasavyuham is a thought -provoking Malayalam sci- fiction drama film that offers a unique blend of social commentary,satire,and fantacy elements.The whole film is presented as one mockumentary where multiple people talk about one man who had a significant role in their life.One girl who was in love with that man, a guy who lost his brother because of that man, a man whose life changed for the better after his entry, etc., are among those who share their perspective on the guy. By tracking this man, whose origin is a mystery, Aavasavyuham tries to become a satiric commentary on the socio-political reality of our society.The plot revolves around this mysterious man named Joy  who appears to have a special gift that grants him the ability to attract marine and aquatic life, which helps local fishermen, or the people he is working for. His empathy towards those who have been kind to him often lands him in mortal danger.The hunt for this mysterious man runs parallel to the search for a rare amphibian. 

    The narrative following Joy is cleverly interspersed with scenes of a scientist talking about the rare species that are found in the Western Ghats and the mangroves. Framed as a series of interviews, viewers get a picture of Joy through the eyes of the people who interacted with him in different ways.The film is set in Munnar, Azhikode and Puthuvype, places which have sizable mangrove forests. it protects against industrial development and highlights the fragile condition of Kerala's mangrove ecosystems.Rather than taking the side of the protestors, the movie looks at the Puthuvypeen issue holistically and mocks the greed of human beings.The Arbit Documentation of An Amphibian Hunt: Aavasavyuham is the film’s title, and it is indeed a strange and unique experience.