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Redmond, who was raised intensely Catholic, struggles to cope with the loss of his religion throughout different stages of life, constantly seeking penitential fire through masochistic means.
After forcefully being called to their grandfather's funeral by their abusive mother, our protagonist is forced to deal with their suicidal tendencies in conversations with their cousin, mother, and recently widowed grandfather.
This coming-of-age story features our heroine Addie who is about to turn 30. Everything a good girl is supposed to do, she's done it. So why isn't it working? At what point is it no longer noble, but stupid, to continue doing the right thing if it's only making her miserable.
The Clifford Family is selling their farm to start a new life when the boy, Andy, discovers an endangered bird on the property and must decide whether to let it become known or to shoot, shovel and shut up.
Val has reached a place where he feels the only way out is to end things. But he considers himself a bit of a failure—his effectiveness lacking—so he figures he could use some help. As luck would have it, Val’s best friend, Kevin, is recovering from a failed suicide attempt, so he seems like the perfect partner for executing this double suicide plan. But before they go, they have some unfinished business to attend to.
A surprise reunion in southern France reignites passions and jealousies between two women who were formerly polyamorous lovers.
Blue Blitzkrieg is a study on depression. The product of this study was applied as a short film containing a fictional story about the last day of a young man who suffers from the disorder
Somewhere between dream, life, and death, a girl sees HERself confronted with HER images of two important people in HER life and HERself.
After struggling with years of severe depression, Mark has decided that today is the day to end his misery. There seems to be no moral or spiritual philosophy that can bring about Mark's salvation and convince him that suicide is not the most pragmatic choice to make. Driven by this cold, hard logic he decides to cut himself off from those around him and end his life, but no matter how he tries to accomplish his task, life frustratingly impedes his goal. Throughout his journey, many would-be saviors attempt to convince him that life does in fact have meaning and is worth living. Can any of them get through to Mark and change his mind?
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
An anthology of award winning short films, this feature show cases an international cast and crew, shooting all over New South Wales, telling all kinds of stories.
In an attempt to stay connected with the living a lonely ghost follows a lone human woman. While living through her he meets another ghost capable of seeing and understanding him.
Two estranged brothers reconcile after the sudden passing of their mother.
Still dealing with the loss of his brother, Ron finds hope at his lowest when he meets a woman on a rooftop.
Shadow plays flicker, birds call, and colour leaks into grey walls. In Starlings, live action collides with puppetry and poetic visuals as a teen girl transforms loss into light, reviving the fractured bond with her father through the fragile power of art.
A talented professional dancer meets a charming photographer who seems to be her perfect match. Believing he is the man she’s destined to marry, she gives up her dreams and becomes his devoted housewife. But as their relationship deepens, she realizes she’s lost her rhythm to his control, forced to dance to a tune that’s no longer her own.
"Statusbericht" is a film about the lives of different people who have to deal with their mental problems.
Amy was suffering from debilitating depression, until God healed her and helped her reshape her life into something amazing. In DON'T GIVE UP she tells the story of her meeting with Jesus and how it opened her eyes to the gifts around her.
