Don’t Cut Too Much

Masculinity is often expressed through hairstyles and grooming. This film explores the various types of barber shops, from high-end salons to roadside setups, and delves into the nuances of gender, self-care, caste, and class, through the barbers and their customers. It also explores the ‘safe space’ of camaraderie and belongingness that the barber shop creates for people. This is a reflection on the construction of masculinity through films, peers, and elders; and how it shapes people’s psyches by linking external attributes of beauty to one’s internal peace and satisfaction.