TWO SHORT FILM REVIEW

TWO is a 12 minute Black and White short film,Directed by Satyajit Ray No Dialogue realised in 1964.

Two is a short black-and-white film made by the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray in 1964. The film is only around 12 minutes long and has no dialogue—but it says a lot through just actions, sounds, and expressions.

The story takes place inside a rich boy’s home. He has many modern toys and lives a comfortable life. One day, he sees a poor boy outside his window playing with simple, handmade toys. At first, the rich boy seems curious, but soon it becomes a quiet competition. Whatever toy the poor boy uses, the rich boy tries to show off a bigger or better version.

When the poor boy plays a flute, the rich boy plays a fancier one. The poor boy wears a mask, so the rich boy gets a scarier mask. Then the poor boy plays a drum, and the rich boy bangs a bigger one. Finally, the poor boy flies a kite—something the rich boy doesn’t have. Upset that he can't match it, the rich boy shoots the kite with a toy gun, trying to show his power and control.

Later, the rich boy is shown eating and playing with his many toys. But soon, he hears the sound of the flute again. The poor boy is still playing, still happy, even with very little. The rich boy turns around and sits quietly. The film ends there, showing that despite having everything, the rich boy feels bored and maybe even defeated.

Ray beautifully shows the difference between material wealth and creative joy. The rich boy has expensive, noisy toys but no real happiness. The poor boy has very little, but uses his imagination and finds joy in small things. The silence in the film makes these messages even sstronger.

Two is a simple but powerful film that makes us think about class, happiness, and what truly matters.