Mental health short films: Today's mental health challenges

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This short film programme features six films that explore the complexities of mental health, from personal to societal concerns, across genres: a film made by students examine the urgent issue of refugees' mental health; ‘988’ explores the struggles of those seeking help and those providing it; ‘When Silence Speaks’ addresses mental health stigma across generations; ‘Cry Like a Guy’ tackles masculinity and men’s mental health; ‘The Face of Fear’ portrays anxiety; and ‘I’m Perfectly Fine’ explores the gap between appearance and inner struggles.

Short films:

As the Crow Flies
Directors: Alexandra Gates, Esther Lindholm, Rose Shabela
Denmark, 2025
Danish and English with English subtitles
15 minutes

988
Director: Mathilde Suissa
USA, 2024
English without subtitles
14 minutes 

Når Stilheden Taler / When Silence Speaks
Director: João B. Martins
Denmark, 2025
Danish with English subtitles
10 minutes

Cry Like A Guy
Director: Anthony Rubinstein
UK, 2024
English without subtitles
4 minutes and 30 seconds

The Face of Fear
Director: Ruben Weissenback
Netherlands, 2024
English without subtitles
7 minutes

I’m Perfectly Fine
Director: Dario van Vree
Netherlands, 2023
English without subtitles
30 minutes

Trigger warnings: The films contains depictions of mental health struggles, including suicidal thoughts.

Event

Q&A with filmmakers at the event. After the screening, there will be refreshments and networking in the foyer. The event will be in English.

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