Distancing Socially is a film directed by Adrian Buitenhuis that explores how people are interacting with each other during the Covid-19 pandemic. The film features a series of short vignettes that follow various characters as they navigate life under lockdown. Each vignette focuses on a different telecommunications application, such as Zoom or Skype, which the characters use to connect with others.
The film opens with a group of friends who have organized a virtual dance party using video conferencing software. As they dance and chat, they are interrupted by technical glitches and personal struggles. One friend, for example, is struggling with mental health issues, while another is dealing with a difficult breakup.
Other vignettes follow a mother and child who connect with family members using video calls, a couple who use text messaging to stay connected during a long-distance relationship, and a group of coworkers who use a messaging app to chat about everything from work to personal problems.
Despite the limitations of virtual communication, the film explores how these characters are finding ways to connect and support each other during a difficult time. Through their struggles and triumphs, the film ultimately celebrates the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit.