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World Mental Health Day and Month 2024

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04/10/2024

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October marks the global observation of World Mental Health Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, breaking down stigma, and promoting support for mental well-being. This year’s theme emphasises the importance of mental health in every aspect of life, from personal relationships to professional spaces, and the value of open conversations. At Beamafilm, we believe that storytelling plays a crucial role in these conversations. Films and documentaries offer a window into the diverse experiences of those living with mental health challenges, as well as the resilience of individuals and communities. They can inspire, educate, and encourage empathy. For this World Mental Health Month, we have curated a selection of impactful films and documentaries that delve into themes of mental health. These stories capture the complexity of the human experience—exploring struggles with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and the pursuit of healing. Whether through real-life accounts or thought-provoking narratives, these films offer viewers a chance to reflect on their own mental well-being and that of those around them. As we commemorate this important day and month, we invite you to explore these powerful stories on Beamafilm. Let them spark meaningful conversations, offer new perspectives, and serve as a reminder that mental health matters. Remember, it’s okay to reach out, and it’s okay to not be okay. Let’s continue to break the silence and build a world where mental health is seen, supported, and celebrated.
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Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.
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Modern society owes an enormous debt to the painter Edvard Munch, from Andy Warhol to Ingmar Bergman, from Marina Abramovic to Jasper Jones. His paintings have become twentieth-century symbols.
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Two bipolar patients meet in a psychiatric hospital and begin a romance that brings out all of the beauty and horror of their condition.
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1 h 15 mins
A personal journey by two bereaved parents to discover how other parents have dealt with their grief over the loss of a child.

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1 h 20 mins
Heart-breaking and inspirational, ‘Camino Skies’ is an uplifting story about everyday people doing the extraordinary.

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This film by Malcolm Hossick unveils the life of Vincent van Gogh, a largely self-taught artist born in 1853, who became an artist in his late twenties and painted magnificent works, and became a master of his craft.
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1 h 28 mins
Song Of The New Earth features the transformative life journey of renowned sound healer, psychotherapist, and modern day mystic Tom Kenyon.
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Mitch fell in with the wrong crowd and reveals how he battled and won the deadly fight against addiction.
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1 h 32 mins
Follow the journey of Jeremy Oxley, enigmatic lead singer of the 80s band The Sunnyboys as he emerges from a 30-year battle with schizophrenia.
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1 h 28 mins
Marina Abramovic travels through Brazil in search of the spiritual forces of nature that are embedded in the culture of native Brazilians.
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Taryn Brumfitt continues her crusade exploring the global issue of body loathing.
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Three students who have had tough upbringings in different parts of the world achieve their dream of changing their lives through a university education.
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A group of remarkable young people with Down syndrome embark on a demanding trek through the Indian Himalayas, accompanied by their siblings.
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An intimate access to the private life of Courtney Barnett, an anti-influencer who is a powerful voice for our times.
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