Official Film Festival Selection - Tuesday

Welcome to the Official Selection for Day 2 of the Changing the Story Online International Film Festival 2020.

Day 2 is dedicated to films about health, loss and loneliness. You'll see films about the impact of migration on the mental health of family members left behind. You'll hear the experiences of those in recovery from substance addiction and using arts based approaches to support their mental health. These films take an important step in breaking down the stigma associated with mental health, loss and loneliness and showcase human resilience.

NB. Research relies on personal testimony and the creation of an open space for the critical exchange of ideas. As a consequence, some content in these films refer to or depict topics you may find upsetting, such as sexual abuse, slavery, child abuse, self-harm or suicide, kidnapping or abduction, death or dying, hateful language directed at marginalised groups.

A short documentary by Achabu Kire which explores the role of arts-based organisations in supporting youth mental health in Nagaland, India.

Wild Horses, directed by Berina Porča, tells the story of a mother coping with the absence of her daughter, who left Bosnia to look for a better life.

The documentary film from The Big Picture project team highlights four chapters of a recovering addicts life, from before addiction to recovery, documenting the thoughts and feelings of recovering addicts throughout the process.

A documentary film by Benrilo Shitiri, the film tells the stories of those living with addictions in Nagaland, India and the experiences of the frontline workers supporting them.