Summary:
A poster of a Kathakali performance evokes Mathu's interest before a set of pinwheels lures him away. 'Akam', an animation short screened at the 12th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala is about conquering inner fear. There is a dream sequence followed by a fantasy realm and finally, as the child sits for the Kathakali performance, he has conquered his fears. I have never watched a Kathakali performance, except on television. It was also the first time I was watching a live Kathakali performance..