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Behind the Doors(2022)

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Hindi mins

Behind the Doors (2022) is a Hindi film directed by Kushal Shekawat. Starring Kushal Shekawat.

Director:Kushal Shekawat
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 November 2022
Director
Kushal Shekawat
Language
Hindi

Storyline

This documentary looks at how the pandemic affected the mental health of young, driven people. It explores how COVID-19 worsened not just physical health, but also our need for human connection and touch.

Locked inside, their minds fought a silent battle.

Film Details

Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date3 November 2022

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The director, Kushal Shekawat, is also a trained psychologist, which informed the film's sensitive approach to mental health.
  • It was shot entirely during lockdowns using remote collaboration tools, with subjects filming themselves on smartphones.
  • The film premiered at the 2022 Dharamshala International Film Festival, a major platform for Indian independent cinema.
  • It features real, unscripted audio diaries from young professionals rather than traditional scripted interviews.
  • The documentary was self-funded by the director and had a crew of only three people due to pandemic restrictions.
  • Its title references both physical doors closed during lockdowns and the metaphorical doors to inner emotional struggles.
  • Post-release, it was used in several online mental health workshops for college students in India.

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