Trust Me
"Animation and live-action intertwine in this bold, hybrid documentary about bipolar disorder."
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Trust Me is a documentary/animation film. directed by Melanie Cura Daball. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anne Chataigné, Nicole Schretlen Montes, and Harry J. Bartlett
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Just Be Nice Studios
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trust Me about?
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...
Who directed Trust Me?
Trust Me was directed by Melanie Cura Daball.
How long is Trust Me?
Trust Me has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was Trust Me released?
Trust Me was released on May 1, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trust Me?
The main cast of Trust Me includes Anne Chataigné, Nicole Schretlen Montes, Harry J. Bartlett, Nadia Forde, Franciska Steiner.