Arjun Kalra (foreground) in Elephant Song | Photo by Fuzzyfigments (Faisal) on instagram

I caught an earlier version of this back at Fringe 2024. It was my first proper introduction to writer-director Kush Shah’s dense and lyrical storytelling. Its intense resonance made quite an impression on me and I’ve been tracking his work ever since. This new version of Elephant Song, presented by Pensive Cat and CinemaClub, is an even richer and more compelling gift. As the piece feels so devotional, and triggered a rare and precious sort of experience for me, it is owed some proper attention in return, and also requires space for an indulgent digression. Continue Reading