White and Colors

White and Colors is an intimate look into the sad and lonely journey through the end of a love story. It’s about the beautiful relationship Meg and Ellie shared and their realization that after five years together, they will no longer follow the same path. Through the girls’ eyes, the audience navigates the different stages of grief, going from denial to anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance.
The script originated from a short story written by Maju Cancella, and the transition to the cinematic format brought two new and very important aspects to the tale: first, the location where the story is set. The Laundromat is the ultimate symbol for beginnings and endings, things that go through a process that causes change but keep their true essence. In the film, the Laundry Zone becomes the perfect setting for the narrative, with its peculiar spaces, splashes of color, and hidden messages.
The second change was making the break-up between two girlfriends. When writing and sharing the script, Cancella found people would often attribute their own notion of gender stereotypes to the characters’ behaviors. She, however, wanted to share a story that goes beyond gender or sexual orientation; it’s about people in and out of love. Ellie and Meg’s love is a representation of any and all types of relationships.
The most important message the film aims to convey is that relationships don’t have to last forever to be real and beautiful. The feelings and experiences shared by a couple remain with them forever, and that is the true eternal love. "White and Colors" tells the story of a break-up, but it’s really an ode to love.