Trust Me
“Animation and live-action intertwine in this bold, hybrid documentary about bipolar disorder.”
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melanie Cura Daball
- Screenplay & Story
- Melanie Cura Daball, Anne Chataigné
- Original Title
- Trust Me
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Just Be Nice Studios, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melanie Cura Daball
Melanie Cura Daball, Anne Chataigné
Natalja Safronova
Kevin Corry
Chloe Abrahams, Hannah Bush Bailey, Souvid Datta
Department Leadership Roster
Melanie Cura Daball
Director
Melanie Cura Daball
Writer
Anne Chataigné
Writer
Chloe Abrahams
Producer
Natalja Safronova
Director of Photography
Kevin Corry
Editor
Souvid Datta
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trust Me.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trust Me
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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 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.
Who directed Trust Me?
Trust Me was directed by Melanie Cura Daball.
Who stars in Trust Me?
The principal cast of Trust Me includes Anne Chataigné, Nicole Schretlen Montes, Harry J. Bartlett, Nadia Forde, Franciska Steiner.
When was Trust Me released and how long is it?
Trust Me was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 19m.