The Black Dog is a short film exploring the metaphor of depression as a silent companion, drawing from personal experience and emotional bond between humans and dogs. Set between the urban intensity of London and the stillness of rural Italy, the film uses symbolic costuming, long-exposure photography, and immersive sound design to depict a journey from isolation to reconnection.
The narrative is driven by visual metaphors and voiceover, capturing the internal weight of mental illness and the healing presence of non-verbal companionship.
The project merges performance, moving image, and sound into a layered, affective experience that invites quiet reflection.
To extend the film beyond the screen, I organized a public event and open-air screening at Dimora di Campagna, a countryside venue in Treviso, where attendees could engage with the themes of the work in a space designed for reflection and community.
I also curated a dedicated Instagram page that served as an evolving archive for the project, where I posted teaser stills, flyers, posters, and excerpts from the voiceover, transforming the page into a digital extension of the film’s narrative and its emotional ecosystem.
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