Nola(2023)

The Girl on the Bridge(en)

In the increasing public discourse on mental health, Leanne Pooley’s inspiring and fearless documentary tracks an extraordinary young woman’s journey from suicide survivor to advocate for those struggling. The fact it leaves you hopeful and with tangible advice makes it vital viewing.

Fühlen Wie Ein Ozean(de)

The Weight of Gold(en)

Just like one in five Americans, many Olympic athletes similarly face serious mental health challenges and struggle to find the necessary support and resources. The Weight of Gold seeks to inspire discussion about mental health issues, encourage people to seek help, and highlight the need for readily available support.

Autismus - Das rätselhafte Spektrum(de)

What “living on the autism spectrum” means for those affected and their environment. To find out, the camera team accompanied autistic people into their world. The documentary shows the challenges they face in their everyday lives and lets them tell their personal stories. It is accompanied by two renowned autism researchers, Tony Attwood and Professor Ludger Tebartz van Elst, and dispels the clichés that most people have about autistic people. Because autism is very diverse. The documentary takes an exclusive look at the current state of autism research in Professor Jürgen Knoblich's gene laboratory in Vienna.

We Beg to Differ(en)

In the underground world of diffing, a community finds solace in their passion, as they navigate personal struggles and challenges both on and off the road.

Legacy(en)

Is there a mental health crisis in agriculture in Colorado? Farming and ranching has become increasingly difficult over the years. An industry that is typically viewed as romantic, hardworking, and "salt-of-the earth" is actually a job full of tremendous stress outside of anyone's control. Combine that with the enormous generational pressure to continue the family farm, and you have a large group of people that are suffering silently. How do we take care of those that are taking care of us?

The friendship bench(en)

In a country ravaged by generational trauma, a psychiatrist trains grandmothers to treat depression within their communities.

Mieux dans ma tête : parlons santé mentale(fr)

What's the Matter with Tony Slattery?(en)

Tony Slattery examines his Mental Health and Alcoholism and looks for a diagnosis.

Our Law(en)

At Western Australia’s first Indigenous-run police station, two officers learn language and culture to help them police one of the most remote beats in the world.

Scritti dall'interno(it)

A nocturnal journey inside the abandoned spaces of the former Collegno mental hospital. Through the writings from within - the voices of the letters, diaries and testimonies of the internees - the labyrinthine and crumbling rooms come back to life and evoke the painful past of the psychiatric hospital. They tell of the electroshocks and tortures on adults and children carried out by Doctor Giorgio Coda, the "electrician" from Collegno. They tell of the official trial against him for torture and of the proletarian trial that Coda suffered at the hands of a Prima Linea group, led by one of his "patients". Only at dawn, with the story of the closure of the mental hospitals, will we see the light again.

Overwhelmed – Another Day(en)

A short experimental documentary film about a teenager who suffers from mental health issues as a result of childhood bullying.

The dark side of Japan(ar)

Forget the neon lights and cherry blossoms — this is Japan like you’ve never seen it. In this gripping short documentary, Omar Farooq dives into the dark underbelly of Japanese society, exposing hidden truths, silent struggles, and the untold stories that lie behind the country's polished image.

Sister of Mine(pl)

Zuzia, a very sensitive teenager with an artistic talent, is struggling with a drug addiction. Her brother, the film director, decides to take a closer look at the family to understand what might have caused this difficult situation.

The Bears on Pine Ridge(en)

The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has declared a “State of Emergency”, after an outbreak of youth suicides has devastated the community. Due to a lack of Federal assistance, residents have taken prevention efforts into their own hands. A tenacious Oglala Lakota elder takes charge, rallying the community to get involved, while empowering a resilient young group of suicide survivors to band together to help raise awareness.

Sylvia Plath: Inside The Bell Jar(en)

The story of the making of The Bell Jar, the unique, semi-autobiographical novel written by American writer Sylvia Plath (1932-63), published in February 1963, shortly before her death.

Digging in the Dirt(en)

A documentary about the psychological costs of working in Alberta's oil sands and the mental health crisis that's been ignored for a decade.

William et Harry : de l'amour à la haine(fr)

Durch Schnitt(de)

At the age of 13, Robin drops out of school. His grades are inadequate, even at a special school, and to make matters worse, his health continues to deteriorate. That was over 20 years ago. Today he runs his own hair salon.

Sweet Bananas(en)

“Sweet Bananas traces the contrasting lives of some working class and upper class women, who end up all getting along.” -- E. Ann Kaplan