Short Films to Watch this October

Mental health is a subject that is still misunderstood in certain communities and cultures. While some countries are still behind in establishing guidelines or trainings in public services to accomodate people with mental health conditions.

Filmmakers play an important role in these situations by making people understand and grasp the realities being experienced by persons with mental health issues. And making films about this certain topic also requires not just filmmaking skills but more importantly, a deep understanding and mindfulness of the characters.

As October is depression and mental health awareness month, Cinego Shorts continues its advocacy of showcasing films that presents mental health responsibly.

Here are some of the films that you can watch for free at Cinego's YouTube channel from October 9 to October 10, 2021. You can also subscribe to this link so you won't miss Cinego online film screenings. (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCsY6FnHoj64atXNi6oHWYVg)

REFUGIO (Dir. Ferran Queralt)

Marta (played by Vanessa Castro) lives quietly with her cat, Max. She considers her home as her safe space until one day, something bad happens and starts to disturb her.

CASIMIRA (Dir. Carolina Fuentealba Riffo)

This Chilean film tells the story of an old woman (played by Oda Cassis) who is living alone in the countryside. Despite needing much help, she chooses independence only to be faced by a life-changing challenge.

MENTRES ISO PASA (Dir. Nacho Ozores)

In Mentres Iso Pasa, Nico (played by Denis Gomez) is off to his training session, but his obsession and compulsion is hindering him from getting to his appointment on time.

ANOUSH (Dir. Deniz Telek)

Anoush is a Turkish drama about a girl (played by Buse Yildirim) that can't write and a young teacher (played by Kubra Kip) who just learned that she was assigned to an abandoned school. They stay in a house as the girl waits for a borrowed dress for her brother's wedding.

RIEN LACHER (Dir. Laura Petrone & Guillaume Kerbusch)

Rien Lacher is a film about a daughter and a dying mother. Laura (played by Laura Petrone) cares for her mother (played by Amandine Rajau) that is terminally ill with cancer. Not wanting to give up, Laura battles the inevitable.

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