Mental
Originally released in 2008. Mental is a documentary film. directed by Kazuhiro Soda. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
MENTAL is a feature-length documentary that observes the complex world of an outpatient mental health clinic in Japan, interwoven with patients, doctors, staff, volunteers, and home-helpers, in cinema- verite style. The film breaks a major taboo against discussing mental illness prevalent in Japanese society, and captures the candid lives of people coping with suicidal tendencies, poverty, a sense of shame, apprehension, and fear of society.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Laboratory X
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mental about?
MENTAL is a feature-length documentary that observes the complex world of an outpatient mental health clinic in Japan, interwoven with patients, doctors, staff, volunteers, and home-helpers, in cin...
Who directed Mental?
Mental was directed by Kazuhiro Soda.
How long is Mental?
Mental has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Mental released?
Mental was released on June 13, 2008 in theaters.