The offhand manner in which society views mental health by and large is a problem with adverse consequences. For someone who is struggling with issues of this kind, the dismissal of their experience, or making them feel like they are not heard, can be deeply isolating, forcing them further down a darker path. <br><br> The short film engages with the same concern and introduces the viewer to the struggles of its protagonist. Using metaphors and symbols, it adopts an experimental approach to share the story. In a world that is just beginning to come out of a pandemic, mental health issues had reached staggering levels, thereby further increasing the need for the conversation on the topic. The film does its bit to encourage and further the dialogue.

The Black, the White and the Apple | 2020 Film Challenge

The film is comedic, dramatic and unexpected in equal measure. It is a glimpse into the life of different inanimate objects having a conversation about the boy who inhabits the room they are all placed in. <br><br> The voiceovers for each of these objects show a sincere effort and dedication, as does the weaving of the narrative with its several comical elements. After being tired of the boy's constant presence and the indifferent treatment meted out to them by him, matters come to a head in this room where the furniture and the appliances hatch a harmless plan to get rid of him. However, if the plan falls through, how bad can things truly go for them all?

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