Arun Kumar is the Chief Editor of High on Films. He is a passionate cinephile who delves into films with meticulous attention and a belief in cinema’s transformative, shared-dream power. A film journalist since 2011, he brings depth, clarity, and a sharp analytical voice to his work.
![Once Upon a Time in Calcutta [2021]: ‘Venice’ Review – A Nuanced and Intimate Portrait of Urban Decay and Metamorphosis](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Once-Upon-A-Time-In-Calcutta-2021-768x432.jpg)
![Otar’s Death [2021] ‘KVIFF’ Review – A Well-Crafted Tale of Frustrated Mothers and Sons](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Otars-Death-2021-768x335.jpg)
![Roots [2021]: ‘KVIFF’ Review – A Distinctively Minimalist Portrait of Landscape and its People](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Roots-2021-768x403.jpg)
![A Thousand Fires [2021]: ‘Locarno’ Review – A Bewitchingly Intimate Slice-of-Life Documentary](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Thousand-Fires-2021-768x432.jpg)
![How to Kill a Cloud [2021]: ‘Locarno’ Review – The Quandaries of a Rainmaker](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/How-to-Kill-a-Cloud-2021-768x512.jpg)
![Wet Sand [2021] ‘Locarno’ Review – A Well-Crafted Microcosmic Tale of Love in a Prejudiced Society](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Wet-Sand-2021-768x405.jpg)
![Bucolic [2021] ‘Locarno’ Review – A Portrait of Country Life minus the Idealized Perspective](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bucolic-2021-768x512.jpg)
![Brotherhood [2021] ‘Locarno’ Review – An Impressive Coming of Age Documentary](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Brotherhood-2021-768x431.jpg)
![Gerda [2021] ‘Locarno’ Review – A Metaphysical Drama on Personhood and Modern Society](https://79468c92.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Gerda-2021-768x432.jpg)