Witches
Synopsis
In this personal and intimate film writer-director Elizabeth Sankey uses her own story of being admitted to a psychiatric ward after the birth of her son to explore the unexpected yet compelling connections between perinatal mental health illness and the history and portrayal of witches in western society. Using clips of cinematic witches to illustrate her own experience and those of fellow sufferers, alongside interviews with medical professionals and academics, Sankey creates her own spell book for all to use.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2024 - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Documentary Competition
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 90 min
- Director
- Elizabeth Sankey
- Producer
- Manon Ardisson, Chiara Ventura, Jeremy Warmsley
- Executive Producer
- Efe Cakarel, Jason Ropell, Bobby Allen, Thomas C. Hoegh
- Screenwriter
- Elizabeth Sankey
- Principal Cast
- With contributions from: Sophia Di Martino, Catherine Cho, David Emson, Dr. Trudi Seneviratne, Professor Marion Gibson, Shema Tariq
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 11th November 2024
