The proliferation of online streaming platforms has opened new avenues for short‑form cinema, especially for regional languages that historically struggled for distribution. , a Spanish‑based aggregator of South Asian films, has become a notable conduit for Punjabi content, showcasing titles ranging from classic hits to experimental shorts. Among its recent additions is Martban 2024 , a nine‑minute short film that quickly garnered attention for its stark visual language and its interrogation of generational trauma in Punjab.