Fractured Mind

Fractured Mind is a film that explores the effects of grief in young people, specifically on how it can affect someone for their entire life after the event. This film's intention is to detail the unseen part of grief, the mental toll that it has on those affected. Fractured Mind follows the story of Rosie, a 16-year-old girl and her struggle in dealing with the death of her father. The topic is presented, rather typically, of a situation that unfortunately is not uncommon; that of being left in the care of someone to who you feel you are a burden. However, diving into the underlying themes of the story, certain aspects of Rosie's character develops throughout, with hints and symptoms throughout the visual language and dialogue that suggests something deeper is lurking in Rosie's mind that will change her perspective on the world itself. Not only is this portrayed in a heart wrenching storyline of the relationship between stepmother and daughter, but also through the cinematic language that reflects the mood. From hidden metaphors or to the colour tones throughout, the setting reflects the mood of the characters at each stage of the story. Fractured Mind sets out to raise awareness of mental health problems that can arise from the loss of someone close, specifically focusing on conditions that don't tend to get as much media attention as more commonplace ones, even though it has just as significant consequences if left untreated. Research into the condition presented has been carried out with care, seeking information from reliable sources and even reaching out to specific foundations and charities who hold expert knowledge on the topic to allow us, the film creators, to provide an accurate and factually correct depiction of the condition.