A few years ago, I caught a short film at the London Film Festival which knocked me for six with its emotional power. This led me to the chance to review another two films from the production team of Mini Productions, and again, they were utterly and, at times, devastatingly phenomenal. Luckily for anyone who comes to the website, these three films, which are in fact a trilogy, will all be available to watch on Amazon Prime via the ShortsTV section on March 30th. This date also happens to be World Bipolar Day.
Yet, this is not all that this trilogy tackles, with topics like sexuality and the complexities of female friendship all brought up along the way. It’s a truly special group of films that leave their mark on you. I have left the reviews below for all three films with links to them so you can watch them. I urge you to do so, and if you know someone who has bipolar disorder, then hopefully, this will allow you to understand their struggles a little bit more. These films, especially Just In Case, helped me understand what a late friend was going through.
TREACLE
When friends Belle and Jessie go away for the weekend and drunkenly hook up; what seems like an awkward slip up to firmly heterosexual Jessie, is in fact an incredible betrayal to bisexual Belle.
JUST IN CASE
How do you battle an invisible demon? How do you survive the war inside your own head? How do you tell your Dad you’re fighting for 30? JUST IN CASE explores the harsh reality of what it’s really like to live with bipolar disorder.
DO THIS FOR ME
Maintaining friendships in your twenties is tricky. Juggling careers, romance, and the dread of turning 30. Meet Lex, Gracie, Beca, Kat, and Joy, reuniting tonight to pay tribute to a friend, tensions quickly rise as tipsy turns to drunk and grief takes hold of those left behind.
9 out of 10 people in the film and TV industry have reported suffering mental health issues. If this affects you too, don’t suffer alone, help and support is available. Contact the Film + TV Charity’s free 24/7 confidential support line: 0800 054 0000
For those not in the film or TV industry in the UK please go to www.bipolaruk.org or call 0333 323 3880 if you need help. To donate please go here.
