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Title: The Last Drop!
Runtime: 25 min
Country: India
Director: Rajeev Thakur
Placement: Award of Excellence + Best Actor (Arunodai Sharma)
Competition: September, 2025
Synopsis: “The Last Drop” is a compelling cinematic journey that takes audiences into the heart of the majestic Western Himalayas. The film follows the profound story of a brother and sister, Arunoday and Isha, as they embark on an unexpected journey of self-realization. What begins as a simple expedition evolves into a powerful awakening to the urgent environmental truths hidden within their own backyard.
Through their travels, they uncover the shocking reality of virtual water—the invisible water footprint embedded in our everyday consumer choices—and its direct, tangible connection to the accelerating melting of Himalayan glaciers. The film masterfully blends breathtaking cinematography with a poignant narrative, transforming complex scientific issues into a deeply personal and emotional story. “The Last Drop” serves as a powerful call to action, inspiring viewers to reconsider their relationship with water and to embrace a collective responsibility for a sustainable future in the trans-Himalayan region. It is an infotainment model that educates through powerful storytelling, making a profound message accessible to all.