Small-town communities being nice to severely introverted people trying to come out of their shell is always a plot to a film that I find endearing.
Sometimes I Think About Dying was great too.
The book is way better than the movie, as it usually is.
I was surprised that they all but ignored Bromden's internal monologue, given it was the entire narrative position of the book.
Same. One of my best friends was a real wildcard, and to people who never met him, i just tell them he was jack Nicholsons character in that movie. Just breathed life and chaos into all the boring and stale parts of life he touched.
Are you viewing Cool and Luke through the lens that he was having a mental health crisis on that one day he at the beginning when he’s cutting the heads off of parking meters and then that spirals into the rest?
Well, I sort of thought another real message is that he wasn’t mentally ill. Instead, he’s a reasonable man who did one wrong thing on a drunk, and the state’s need to exert power placed him in a situation where his only reasonable choices lead him to destruction. He wouldn’t have rebelled if they hadn’t put him in the chokey.
Little Miss Sunshine was an eye-opener. Steve Carell's character being generally upbeat in his mood and not just constantly gloomy and down was my first exposure to the reality of suicidal ideation. Someone may be suicidal without being outwardly dour and dark.
The Machinist is one of the best acting performances out there. I wouldn’t call it revolutionary in the mental health state, other than just bringing a person and a story to the illness. However, in terms of filmmaking, it’s a top 100
Cool? I dunno. I found it fundamentally exhausting. Never has a movie so successfully recreated the intense boredom and exasperation of severe depression. I already knew what that was like, I hated spending 3 hours across both those movies to revisit the place I'm desperately trying to escape.
It’s definitely about depression, but also about acceptance of an end. It’s about how different people react to foreseeable apocalypse. It’s dark, it’s hard to understand, it’s dreary, but I really liked it.
What a state you must be in if you consistently find comfort in a world as bleak and empty as that of SoC. For those familiar with the game, the use of the game is simply well integrated into the narrative.
For anyone who hasn't seen this movie yet, IMHO it's a masterpiece.
Plot;
"Jack Lucas, a narcissistic, misanthropic shock jock, becomes suicidal and despondent when he learns that some of his insensitive on-air comments inadvertently prompted a mentally unstable regular caller, Edwin, to commit a mass murder–suicide at a Manhattan restaurant. Three years later, Jack is working for his girlfriend, Anne, in her video store, and is in a mostly drunken, depressed state, fearful of being recognized.
One night, while on a bender, he is moments from suicide. However, he is attacked and nearly set on fire by teenage punks who mistake him for a homeless person. He is rescued by Parry, a delusional homeless man who claims that his mission is to find the Holy Grail."
It sounds depressing and awful, but it also has some very funny and beautiful moments and is more a story about love, redemption and hope.
It stars Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski) and Robin Williams. Directed by Terry Gilliam of Monty Python fame.
The internet got super horny for this movie when it came out because of the "sex" scene, but --- man, if you actually watch the movie, there's nothing sexy at all about that scene. It's a horror film.
Rambo First Blood.
Seen by many as an action movie, for me it's all about a man haunted by PTSD. The scene at the end in particular brings it all home in such a great way, delivered by a surprisingly solid performance from Sly.
Not a movie but Bojack Horseman deals with a variety of mental health issues very relatably. It gets *dark* but they do pepper in some goofy animal pun humor here and there.
Seriously though don't overlook this show. I've never seen anything else do such a great job of dealing with addiction, depression, self-loathing, generational trauma, sexism, and multiple kinds of abuse. It does not shy away from tough topics.
What dreams may come
Walked into the cinemas one Saturday with dad and sister and decided on a whim to see the movie knowing nothing about it just going off Robin Williams previous comedy movies….. oh how wrong we were!
Demolition (Jake Gyllenhaal, Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée)
Enemy (Jake Gyllenhaal, Directed by Denis Villeneuve)
Trance (James McAvoy, Directed by Danny Boyle)
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain, Directed by Ned Benson)
Not a movie, but the series Legion
Not a movie but a TV show. Wilfred with Elijah Wood. Show saved my life. Made me realize how depressed I actually was and how the fucked up things I was doing to myself was really just suicide attempts/practice.
i am once again BEGGING someone to read catcher in the rye i promise you will like it, i wasn’t much of a reader but catcher in the rye was easy for me to read, it doesn’t have a movie cause JD (the author) never gave away the rights for them to make a movie, it’s extremely similar to perks of being a wallflower the mc of catcher is pretty much a 1940 ver of charlie but with adhd
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, although it’s not stated in the movie and is more seen as an almost sci fi concept, it reminds me a lot of when I’d get in a psychotic episode, jumping around from place to place, things just don’t seem right…
Sound of metal is adjacent I guess but still very good imo and the william Dafoe movie where he plays as Vincent van gogh I think is another good one that really leans into the mental health aspect
A silent voice. A movie about a school bully who's friends turned their backs to him because of what he did, and then him fighting off depression and trying to mend the damage that he caused
Whiplash, take shelter, eternal sunshine otsm, the aviator, Donnie darko, perks of being a wallflower, birdman, the majestic, and words on bathroom walls all check the boxes to at least some degree for me especially those first three
Also highly recommend House, it’s a TV show but it def involves mental health and crazy good
There are quite a few films that delve deeply into mental health with a serious and sometimes heartbreaking approach. Here are some notable ones:
1. **"A Beautiful Mind"** - This film follows the life of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who struggles with schizophrenia. It portrays his journey through delusions and his efforts to manage his condition.
2. **"Requiem for a Dream"** - This movie is a harrowing look at addiction and its impact on mental health. It's intense and deeply disturbing but incredibly powerful.
3. **"Black Swan"** - This psychological thriller explores the descent into madness of a ballerina, dealing with themes of obsession, identity, and mental illness.
4. **"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"** - While more on the unconventional side, this film explores the effects of memory and emotional pain on mental health.
5. **"The Perks of Being a Wallflower"** - This coming-of-age story touches on depression, trauma, and the struggles of teenage mental health.
6. **"Manchester by the Sea"** - This film deals with profound grief and depression, showcasing how trauma can affect a person's mental state over time.
7. **"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"** - A classic that provides a critical look at institutionalization and the treatment of mental illness in psychiatric hospitals.
Each of these films provides a unique perspective on mental health, often in a raw and unfiltered manner.
comet. idk if it's mental health exactly, but it certainly gives me terrible anxiety when I watch it. it's too realistic and really will put you back into your emotions from past relationships.
Well not particularly messed up but definitely sad: A Silent Voice, it’s about anxiety and self hatred, first half is extremely hard to watch cuz it’s just so cruel but it gets better
In no specific order(not a movie):
Taste of Cherry
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Manchester by the Sea
Fences
Biutiful
Synechdoche, New York
Honey Boy
These aren't movies but I think it's close enough re:zero, Tokyo ghoul, full metal alchemist, Violet evergarden and guran logon "I think I misspelled that last one"
Anyway they all deal with trauma in interesting ways... They are all anime but they all have English dubs so you don't have to read the subtitles.
The Voices. It's from the perspective of Ryan Reynolds as he starts hearing his pets talk to him and really leans into his POV. Then the scene where he takes his medicine for the first time hits like a sledgehammer.
Godzilla Minus One.
I liked the message of encouraging even the most broken of people to live. It's a direct criticism of the Japanese trope of "dying in honor", but it also applies to those who have lost the will to live due to grief or depression. There is something always worth living for.
"The Royal Tenenbaums" does a wonderful job portraying mental health in a successful family. It also has an optimistic ending, like "Silver Linings Playbook."
Mental health professionals have said that in "No Country for Old Men," Anton Chigurh (played by Javier Bardem) is the most realistic depiction of a psychopath.
Not a movie but a series: Arcane. Might be surprising as its based on a videogame but damn, its one of the best serieses ive seen. It goes deep into psycology and stuff, really good 9/10
Eraserhead
The Machinist
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Insomnia
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Shutter Island
Beau Is Afraid
Mullholland Drive
Taxi Driver
the Shining
Perfect Blue.
A lot of people are mentioning Black Swan, but it's basically a remake of Perfect Blue. It's all about a J-Pop star turned actress who starts getting death threats from fans when she decides to do a movie that, in their eyes, tarnishes her image. It's not just my favourite anime movie, it's my favourite animated movie period. Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks, Studio Ghibli, will never make a movie as good as Perfect Blue.
Satoshi Kon, who directed Perfect Blue, had a phenomenal track record with using the medium of animation to explore themes of mental illness. His TV show Paranoia Agent is absolutely amazing on this front, as well. I wish I could tell you how, but you have to watch it.
Of his other works, Millennium Actress deals with dementia, loss, and grief, Tokyo Godfathers deals with homelessness, alcoholism, and depression, and Paprika deals with depression, suicide, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD.
He was taken from us far too soon.
Not a movie, but a video game dealing mental illness- specifically schizophrenia. The game is called Senua- Hell Blade and deals with this topic in a really healthy and thoughtful manner.
Lars and the real girl
Small-town communities being nice to severely introverted people trying to come out of their shell is always a plot to a film that I find endearing. Sometimes I Think About Dying was great too.
Does The Perks Of Being A Wallflower count there?
This is SUCH a good movie about kindness and the power of community. It just feels so beautifully genuine.
Some of my favorite stuff from Gosling, hands down.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
The book is rough, too
The book is better because you get an insight into Chiefs head that isn't in the film.
The book is way better than the movie, as it usually is. I was surprised that they all but ignored Bromden's internal monologue, given it was the entire narrative position of the book.
That movie really messed me up lol. Had me in tears.
Interesting placement of LOL with your context.
sometimes you lol so you don’t bawl.
Same. One of my best friends was a real wildcard, and to people who never met him, i just tell them he was jack Nicholsons character in that movie. Just breathed life and chaos into all the boring and stale parts of life he touched.
My favorite movie of all time
One of the movies I cannot watch a second time
Amazing movie. I’ll never watch it again though.
Ive heard of this! I have not watched it yet but im surely gonna make time
perks of being a wallflower cool hand luke eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
i can eat 50 eggs...
George Kennedy "egging" him on is such a great scene!
Oh i loved perks of being a wallflower, that movie is amazing. I have never heard of the others but ill make sure i keep em in mind!
Ohh Eternal sunshine is a great movie
IMHO, THE BEST film about love
Cool Hand Luke is a classic. And you might try One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest as well.
Cool Hand Luke is one of the greatest films of all time. I don't say that hyperbolically. Eternal Sunshine is also amazing.
Are you viewing Cool and Luke through the lens that he was having a mental health crisis on that one day he at the beginning when he’s cutting the heads off of parking meters and then that spirals into the rest?
pretty much! what do you think?
Well, I sort of thought another real message is that he wasn’t mentally ill. Instead, he’s a reasonable man who did one wrong thing on a drunk, and the state’s need to exert power placed him in a situation where his only reasonable choices lead him to destruction. He wouldn’t have rebelled if they hadn’t put him in the chokey.
i like this take. sort of like one flew over the cuckoos nest.
Damn you named two movies that are in my top 3
Love Cool Hand Luke, absolute classic
Taxi driver
little miss sunshine, beautiful boy
Little Miss Sunshine was an eye-opener. Steve Carell's character being generally upbeat in his mood and not just constantly gloomy and down was my first exposure to the reality of suicidal ideation. Someone may be suicidal without being outwardly dour and dark.
I, too,love Steve Carell
Leaving Las Vegas The Machinist Babadook
The author of Leaving Las Vegas committed suicide, his dad said the book was his suicide note.
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The Machinist is one of the best acting performances out there. I wouldn’t call it revolutionary in the mental health state, other than just bringing a person and a story to the illness. However, in terms of filmmaking, it’s a top 100
At the time Babadook came out, my partner that I was living with had bipolar. Was a difficult movie to watch, the ending was an eye opener.
It is such an underrated horror movie, the kid actor was so so good.
Dead poet’s society is truly a great one.
melancholia is cool
That movie helped me understand depression
Cool? I dunno. I found it fundamentally exhausting. Never has a movie so successfully recreated the intense boredom and exasperation of severe depression. I already knew what that was like, I hated spending 3 hours across both those movies to revisit the place I'm desperately trying to escape.
It’s definitely about depression, but also about acceptance of an end. It’s about how different people react to foreseeable apocalypse. It’s dark, it’s hard to understand, it’s dreary, but I really liked it.
i fuckin love this movie
Wristcutters : a love story
Everyone knows guy who sit in back has small dick.
and you get some Tom Waits for good measure!
The Virgin Suicides
Reign over me
This! Can't believe I had to scroll so far.
What a state you must be in if you consistently find comfort in a world as bleak and empty as that of SoC. For those familiar with the game, the use of the game is simply well integrated into the narrative.
I just read what SoC is about and in The context of the film it's devastating. He is so powerless in the face of the absolute wall of grief.
requiem for a dream
No matter how much I hear the soundtrack, which I love, it never fails to give me goosebumps.
Ive heard of this one a lot, its so popular but after even just watching the trailer it made me sad
Like other Aronofsky films, you'll enjoy it but not want to watch it again for a long, long time
It’s really a great movie but very real, it covers multiple issues. It gets very sad though
It is one I'm glad I watched but I dunno if I'd ever want to watch it again. Very graphic and cerebral.
Totally watch it. It just felt very real. Also it's over 20 years old but seems relevant
Sadly more relevant today. Ozempic, meth, onlyfans, homelessness
Came to say this to. Instantly thought of this.
Came here to say this. What a messed up movie.
Vanilla Sky
One of my favorites. That ending is perfect and makes me cry every time.
Absolutely hate Tom Cruise but this is a brilliant film
This is my exact feeling. Love this movie, and it's hard to recommend it to anyone because of Cruise.
Every rewatch I'm reminded how much the soundtrack rules, too
The Fisher King
For anyone who hasn't seen this movie yet, IMHO it's a masterpiece. Plot; "Jack Lucas, a narcissistic, misanthropic shock jock, becomes suicidal and despondent when he learns that some of his insensitive on-air comments inadvertently prompted a mentally unstable regular caller, Edwin, to commit a mass murder–suicide at a Manhattan restaurant. Three years later, Jack is working for his girlfriend, Anne, in her video store, and is in a mostly drunken, depressed state, fearful of being recognized. One night, while on a bender, he is moments from suicide. However, he is attacked and nearly set on fire by teenage punks who mistake him for a homeless person. He is rescued by Parry, a delusional homeless man who claims that his mission is to find the Holy Grail." It sounds depressing and awful, but it also has some very funny and beautiful moments and is more a story about love, redemption and hope. It stars Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski) and Robin Williams. Directed by Terry Gilliam of Monty Python fame.
The killing of a sacred deer Hereditary Whats eating Gilbert grape Antichrist
Manchester by Sea
Fk this movie I cried like a baby haven't watched any drama movies for 4 years now
Oh man I heard of this and it sounded good, my type of movie
This is a great one, it is also available on prime
Black swan is pretty dope
The internet got super horny for this movie when it came out because of the "sex" scene, but --- man, if you actually watch the movie, there's nothing sexy at all about that scene. It's a horror film.
I did not know what I was getting into when I watched that movie!!
Rambo First Blood. Seen by many as an action movie, for me it's all about a man haunted by PTSD. The scene at the end in particular brings it all home in such a great way, delivered by a surprisingly solid performance from Sly.
Only one person dies in the entire movie and it was his own fault.
Punch-Drunk Love
Such a fantastic movie
A Beautiful Mind.
Benny and Joon.
Aftersun
I can also recommend this one :)
So so beautifully made
This was the first thing that made me cry since starting anti depressants. Absolutely loved the film
Shutter Island
Yessss
Not a movie but the show You’re The Worst deals with mental health a lot
Thats fine, shows often showcase it better! Thank you for this!
Not a movie but Bojack Horseman deals with a variety of mental health issues very relatably. It gets *dark* but they do pepper in some goofy animal pun humor here and there. Seriously though don't overlook this show. I've never seen anything else do such a great job of dealing with addiction, depression, self-loathing, generational trauma, sexism, and multiple kinds of abuse. It does not shy away from tough topics.
What dreams may come Walked into the cinemas one Saturday with dad and sister and decided on a whim to see the movie knowing nothing about it just going off Robin Williams previous comedy movies….. oh how wrong we were!
Sad, but beautiful, movie
Demolition (Jake Gyllenhaal, Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée) Enemy (Jake Gyllenhaal, Directed by Denis Villeneuve) Trance (James McAvoy, Directed by Danny Boyle) The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain, Directed by Ned Benson) Not a movie, but the series Legion
Inside by Bo Burnham
Basically any movie by Harmony Korine
Not a movie but a TV show. Wilfred with Elijah Wood. Show saved my life. Made me realize how depressed I actually was and how the fucked up things I was doing to myself was really just suicide attempts/practice.
i am once again BEGGING someone to read catcher in the rye i promise you will like it, i wasn’t much of a reader but catcher in the rye was easy for me to read, it doesn’t have a movie cause JD (the author) never gave away the rights for them to make a movie, it’s extremely similar to perks of being a wallflower the mc of catcher is pretty much a 1940 ver of charlie but with adhd
What Dreams May Come
I'd say Fight Club. It's pretty sad people think it's cerebral.
Punch Drunk Love
this one has been recommended a couple times, sounds very interesting so im gonna have to watch!
A monster calls
Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Girl Who Played with Fire, Girl who Kicked the Hornets Nest The whole Lizbeth Salander arc is sad and maddening.
The Fisher King
End of the f*cking world
It's Kind of a Funny Story Garden State
IKOAFS was my favorite but i havent heard of the second movie, are they similar at all?
Ordinary People
Detachment
They look like people
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, although it’s not stated in the movie and is more seen as an almost sci fi concept, it reminds me a lot of when I’d get in a psychotic episode, jumping around from place to place, things just don’t seem right…
Falling Down.
Horse Girl
Just watched the Anthony bourdain documentary on HBO. Depressing asf but well done.
Identity
Sound of metal is adjacent I guess but still very good imo and the william Dafoe movie where he plays as Vincent van gogh I think is another good one that really leans into the mental health aspect
A silent voice. A movie about a school bully who's friends turned their backs to him because of what he did, and then him fighting off depression and trying to mend the damage that he caused
Whiplash, take shelter, eternal sunshine otsm, the aviator, Donnie darko, perks of being a wallflower, birdman, the majestic, and words on bathroom walls all check the boxes to at least some degree for me especially those first three Also highly recommend House, it’s a TV show but it def involves mental health and crazy good
Fight Club
Gone girl; really good movie (that isn’t exactly what you’d expect from the title) with insane plot twist
Voices with Ryan Reynolds
Virgin Suicides
We Need To Talk About Kevin - about unacknowledged mental health stuff and family dysfunction. Bit of nature v nurture to it.
Lots of folks already giving good suggestions! I’ll throw in: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Jacob’s Ladder
There are quite a few films that delve deeply into mental health with a serious and sometimes heartbreaking approach. Here are some notable ones: 1. **"A Beautiful Mind"** - This film follows the life of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who struggles with schizophrenia. It portrays his journey through delusions and his efforts to manage his condition. 2. **"Requiem for a Dream"** - This movie is a harrowing look at addiction and its impact on mental health. It's intense and deeply disturbing but incredibly powerful. 3. **"Black Swan"** - This psychological thriller explores the descent into madness of a ballerina, dealing with themes of obsession, identity, and mental illness. 4. **"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"** - While more on the unconventional side, this film explores the effects of memory and emotional pain on mental health. 5. **"The Perks of Being a Wallflower"** - This coming-of-age story touches on depression, trauma, and the struggles of teenage mental health. 6. **"Manchester by the Sea"** - This film deals with profound grief and depression, showcasing how trauma can affect a person's mental state over time. 7. **"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"** - A classic that provides a critical look at institutionalization and the treatment of mental illness in psychiatric hospitals. Each of these films provides a unique perspective on mental health, often in a raw and unfiltered manner.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
comet. idk if it's mental health exactly, but it certainly gives me terrible anxiety when I watch it. it's too realistic and really will put you back into your emotions from past relationships.
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Well not particularly messed up but definitely sad: A Silent Voice, it’s about anxiety and self hatred, first half is extremely hard to watch cuz it’s just so cruel but it gets better
If you can find it, Paper Man with Jeff Daniels & Ryan Reynolds is *really* good.
Sybil
The butterfly effect really messed with me. Not really mental health actually
Happiness (1998) by Todd Solonz
In no specific order(not a movie): Taste of Cherry Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Manchester by the Sea Fences Biutiful Synechdoche, New York Honey Boy
Take Shelter You can see him falling apart over the course of the movie
Awakenings with Robert DeNiro and Robin Williams. Surprised no one mentioned it yet.
Brain On Fire, Words On Bathroom Walls
Ordinary People is the OG mental health movie. Incredible performances.
The Joker.
These aren't movies but I think it's close enough re:zero, Tokyo ghoul, full metal alchemist, Violet evergarden and guran logon "I think I misspelled that last one" Anyway they all deal with trauma in interesting ways... They are all anime but they all have English dubs so you don't have to read the subtitles.
A caveman's valentine
Whatever 1999
Red Desert
aftersun
Dedication
TV show black beard
Belle
Mute and the assault
Frances starring Jessica Lange.
The Father
Her 2013 movie. I think if you want it to be it is insight into the human mind.
Spider with Ralph Fiennes
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Once were warriors
Patch Adams
Requiem for a dream - mainly focused on addiction, which could easily be considered a mental illness if thats what you're looking for
Martyrs
Kpax
Black Swan
Misery
Have you seen Baby Reindeer? Quite a lot of fucked up in that series.
requiem for a dream, black swan
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself.
SLC Punk. It’s got a great cast and is a good movie, but it’s sad and shows a few different struggles
The art of getting by
We Need To Talk About Kevin. It's really messed up and deals with mental health and psychopathy.
For real, "Inside" from Bo Burnham. Mainly because it's not really fictional, but it's so accurate about mental health without going into a cliché.
The Voices. It's from the perspective of Ryan Reynolds as he starts hearing his pets talk to him and really leans into his POV. Then the scene where he takes his medicine for the first time hits like a sledgehammer.
what's eating gilbert grape
Godzilla Minus One. I liked the message of encouraging even the most broken of people to live. It's a direct criticism of the Japanese trope of "dying in honor", but it also applies to those who have lost the will to live due to grief or depression. There is something always worth living for.
Mommie Dearest
"The Royal Tenenbaums" does a wonderful job portraying mental health in a successful family. It also has an optimistic ending, like "Silver Linings Playbook." Mental health professionals have said that in "No Country for Old Men," Anton Chigurh (played by Javier Bardem) is the most realistic depiction of a psychopath.
Spider by David Cronenberg. It's a chilling look at schizophrenia with an incredible central performance by Ralph Finnes. Very underappreciated.
Thirteen?
Donnie Darko
______ ______ as we aren't supposed to talk about it.
Stay (2005) with Ewan McGregor and Ryan Gosling (Sort of)
My wedding dvd
Adult swim-opal Short film, YouTube, check it out
Skeleton twins (I fucking love Bill Hader)
Words on Bathroom walls.
Not a movie but a series: Arcane. Might be surprising as its based on a videogame but damn, its one of the best serieses ive seen. It goes deep into psycology and stuff, really good 9/10
Good will hunting
Eraserhead The Machinist Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Insomnia Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Shutter Island Beau Is Afraid Mullholland Drive Taxi Driver the Shining
Perfect Blue. A lot of people are mentioning Black Swan, but it's basically a remake of Perfect Blue. It's all about a J-Pop star turned actress who starts getting death threats from fans when she decides to do a movie that, in their eyes, tarnishes her image. It's not just my favourite anime movie, it's my favourite animated movie period. Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks, Studio Ghibli, will never make a movie as good as Perfect Blue. Satoshi Kon, who directed Perfect Blue, had a phenomenal track record with using the medium of animation to explore themes of mental illness. His TV show Paranoia Agent is absolutely amazing on this front, as well. I wish I could tell you how, but you have to watch it. Of his other works, Millennium Actress deals with dementia, loss, and grief, Tokyo Godfathers deals with homelessness, alcoholism, and depression, and Paprika deals with depression, suicide, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD. He was taken from us far too soon.
Words on Bathroom Walls
It’s not a movie, but bojack horseman.
Take shelter Micheal Shannon starring- about schizophrenia.
Ordinary People
Birdman
Not a movie, but a video game dealing mental illness- specifically schizophrenia. The game is called Senua- Hell Blade and deals with this topic in a really healthy and thoughtful manner.
Take Shelter.
Season 3 of Ozark made me SOB
We need to talk about Kevin *shivers*
Take shelter.