If you're a bit knackered after successive historical epics, why not try Duvidha (Dilemma)?. Coming at a sprightly 82 minutes, the film springs from neither Bollywood nor its complimentary cousin, Parallel Cinema. Rather, it is that rarest of beasts- an Indian avant-garde ghost film, made by the singular Mani Kaul.  

The film adapts a Rajasthani folk tale about a ghost falling in love with a bride-to-be into an austere study of time, identity and love, with a cinematic language heavily influenced by Chris Marker and Robert Bresson.  If you hadn't already guessed, this was Alex's choice, but if that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, Smytta is bringing back the Bollywood next episode, so don't worry.

Episode-wise, Alex's passion for unique cinema leads into a discussion about the culture and music Rajasthan, real supernatural tales from Indian villages where Smytta has researched, and the exact semantics of different kinds of apparitions. We also debate the tricky question of who exactly the film is for. 

Enjoy!

Next Episode: Hera Pheri.