Mental
精神
Synopsis
MENTAL is a feature-length documentary that observes the complex world of an outpatient mental health clinic in Japan, interwoven with patients, doctors, staff, volunteers, and home-helpers, in cinema- verite style. The film breaks a major taboo against discussing mental illness prevalent in Japanese society, and captures the candid lives of people coping with suicidal tendencies, poverty, a sense of shame, apprehension, and fear of society.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuhiro Soda
- Original Title
- 精神
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Laboratory X
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiro Soda
Kazuhiro Soda
Kazuhiro Soda
Kiyoko Kashiwagi, Kazuhiro Soda
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuhiro Soda
Director
Kazuhiro Soda
Director of Photography
Kazuhiro Soda
Editor
Kiyoko Kashiwagi
Producer
Kazuhiro Soda
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mental.
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What is Mental about?
MENTAL is a feature-length documentary that observes the complex world of an outpatient mental health clinic in Japan, interwoven with patients, doctors, staff, volunteers, and home-helpers, in cinema- verite style. The film breaks a major taboo against discussing mental illness prevalent in Japanese society, and captures the candid lives of people coping with suicidal tendencies, poverty, a sense of shame, apprehension, and fear of society.
Who directed Mental?
Mental was directed by Kazuhiro Soda.
Who stars in Mental?
The principal cast of Mental includes Not specified.
When was Mental released and how long is it?
Mental was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.