Gefühle ausblenden auf eigene Gefahr

Storyline

A young woman suffers a bipolar episode, but given her busy schedule, she blocks out these emotions. As a result, she has to struggle with insomnia, obsessive thoughts and suicidal feelings in order to cope with school and work. Blocking out the illness - and the reality of her life - poses a danger. Her body notices this tension immediately and reacts with uncontrolled vomiting. The woman documents her illness with an iPhone, taking the rare opportunity to make her struggle with her mental illness visible. We accompany her to the psychiatric ward of a hospital, during a medication withdrawal and through her day hospital program.

About the film/director

Miranda Siegel is an American/Hungarian filmmaker and translator based in Berlin. She worked for years as a culture editor for “New York Magazine” and “Vulture”, reported from festivals and film fairs, sat on panels and festival juries. She is interested in black comedies and surrealism as well as the intersection between mainstream and art cinema. She studied film production at the Catalyst Institute in Berlin.

Credits

Director:

Miranda Siegel

Camera:

Miranda Siegel

Editor:

Miranda Siegel

Sound:

Sebastian Erdmann

Music:

Kerem Esemen

Producer:

Miranda Siegel

Contact:

Miranda Siegel

E-Mail:

miranda.siegel@gmail.com

• Germany

• German
• 2024
• 16 min