Screening Room:
Blue
THE POEM
A teenager struggling with chronic depression who forms a bond with an invisible stranger during his daily commute.
Through silence, routine, and inner dialogue, the film explores loneliness, mental health, and the thin line between reality and imagination. The story unfolds quietly, inviting the viewer into an internal journey shaped by isolation and unspoken thoughts.
Statement
In a world that grows more crowded every day, people become more lonely.
This film is a silent psychological journey into the mind of a person living with an invisible isolation. Through silence, routine, and the appearance of an unseen stranger, the story reveals the hidden side of loneliness and mental health, asking a painful question: what happens when the silence inside us becomes someone who follows us every day?
The film aims to raise awareness about emotional isolation and the internal struggles many young people experience in silence, not through direct messages or judgment, but through a human and visual experience that leaves space for reflection, interpretation, and emotion.
This is not simply a short film, but an invitation to reflect on the silent battles people around us may be fighting… without anyone noticing.
Cast and Crew
Director: Shawqi Ahmed Aburezeq Writer: Shawqi Ahmed Aburezeq Actor: Yousef Mahmoud Executive Producer: Mohammad Ahmad Aburezeq Assistant Director: Mustafa Majed Aburezeq Producer: Istanbul Kültür University