Trust Me

Story Line

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.

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

Top Cast

Anne Chataigné

Herself

Nicole Schretlen Montes

Anne

Harry J. Bartlett

Adam

Nadia Forde

Mel

Franciska Steiner

Doctor

Pamela Hall

Nurse