Uploaded October 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Director: Gamma Bak
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A talented filmmaker turns the camera on herself to document a lengthy struggle with an illness, initially diagnosed as a form of schizophrenia. She has to overcome the taboo of talking about it—"Who wants to declare themselves a lunatic?" she asks. At times, she even questions whether her intellectual analysis is real or simply an outcome of the condition. After a lengthy period of working with the medical system, she emerges to lead a productive life.
Ironically, this very achievement confuses many people, particularly in North America. It points to a need for education to address misconceptions about mental health. Head Cold is a courageous film that can help in the fight against stigmatization—a story of trust, caring and hope.
Director: Gamma Bak
movingimages.ca/store/products.php?head_cold
A talented filmmaker turns the camera on herself to document a lengthy struggle with an illness, initially diagnosed as a form of schizophrenia. She has to overcome the taboo of talking about it—"Who wants to declare themselves a lunatic?" she asks. At times, she even questions whether her intellectual analysis is real or simply an outcome of the condition. After a lengthy period of working with the medical system, she emerges to lead a productive life.
Ironically, this very achievement confuses many people, particularly in North America. It points to a need for education to address misconceptions about mental health. Head Cold is a courageous film that can help in the fight against stigmatization—a story of trust, caring and hope.
