Himahin Golok – The Sphere of Freedom: A Child’s Vision of a Borderless World

Himahin Golok – The Sphere of Freedom is a poignant and thought-provoking short film that examines the enduring psychological impact of war through the pure and unguarded perspective of a child. Set within an intimate domestic and school environment, the film transforms global conflict into a deeply personal experience, reminding viewers that the scars of violence often reach far beyond the battlefield.

The narrative follows a gentle, sensitive young boy who, while sitting beside his father, witnesses a live war broadcast on television. The images he sees disturb him deeply, prompting innocent yet profound questions about violence, nations, and human cruelty. To explain the complex realities of war, borders, and power struggles, his father introduces him to a globe—an object that soon becomes central to the child’s understanding of the world and its divisions.

At school, the child encounters another unsettling metaphor for conflict when he observes older students playing chess, described as a battlefield of kings, queens, and soldiers. The symbolic resemblance to war disturbs him so intensely that he throws the chessboard away, rejecting the idea of victory built upon destruction. This moment marks a turning point, as the child begins to actively search for peace rather than passively accept conflict as a norm.

In a powerful and visually evocative act, he takes a globe from the principal’s office, erases its borders, and paints it green—reimagining the world as a shared space free from hatred, divisions, and violence. This simple yet profound gesture encapsulates the film’s central message: that the idea of peace often begins with imagination, and that children, unburdened by political agendas, may see solutions adults have long forgotten.

Directed with sensitivity by Dr. Mainu Devi and produced by Dr. Sweta Kashyap, Himahin Golok – The Sphere of Freedom uses minimal dialogue and symbolic imagery to deliver a universal message. The film avoids graphic depictions of war, instead focusing on its emotional consequences, making its impact subtle yet deeply resonant.

Ultimately, the film envisions a harmonious, borderless world through a child’s eyes—one where compassion triumphs over conflict and humanity chooses understanding over violence. Himahin Golok – The Sphere of Freedom stands as a quiet yet powerful reminder that the seeds of peace can be planted early, and that sometimes the most profound truths emerge from the simplest perspectives.