Trust Me

A raw, inventive hybrid of animation and live action that makes a difficult personal story feel intimate, human and unexpectedly hopeful.

Directed by

Melanie Cura Daball

Genres

Documentary, Animation, Drama

Starring

Anne Chataigné, Nicole Schretlen Montes, Harry J. Bartlett

Tagline

Animation and live-action intertwine in this bold, hybrid documentary about bipolar disorder.

Overview

Animated short documentary following a young woman's diagnosis of bipolar: a journey of self-acceptance to challenge everyday stigma. In "Trust Me", a genre-bending short documentary, a young woman uses humour and compassion to share her moving and deeply personal story of coming to terms with her mental health condition. When she starts exhibiting atypical and extreme behaviour, her loved ones trick her into hospitalisation against her will. She is diagnosed with bipolar disorder which starts her challenging journey of self-acceptance, confronting internalised and societal stigma, and learning to trust herself and others again.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, healing, family, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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