Bharat Sikka's The Sapper delves into the intricate bond between a father and grown son, utilizing photography to enable observation, reminiscence, detailed comparison, and cooperation.
The title 'The Sapper' not only hints at the protagonist's past as a sapper in the Indian Army Corps of Engineers but also signifies a deeper understanding of the father's identity and the struggle within.
This title conveys a notion of maintaining a certain distance from the subject while symbolizing the desire of an adult child to view their father on equal terms, emphasizing photography's role in scrutinizing and capturing the complex essence of its subject.
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