Mental psychos: películas de enfermedades mentales

In this suspenseful film directed by Sion Sono, Shamoto, a tropical fish shop owner, befriends Murata, a charismatic yet secretive figure. As their friendship deepens, dark secrets unravel, blurring the lines between good and evil. Starring Koji Yakusho and Denden, the film explores the human psyche's depths, offering an emotionally charged experience that questions the facade of normalcy. Sono's work is a psychological horror masterclass, making this movie a must-see.

A father, who is a failed former television reporter tries to mount a documentary about violence and sex among youths. He proceeds to have sex with his daughter who is now a prostitute and films his son being humiliated and hit by classmates. "Q", a perfect stranger somehow gets involved and enter the bizzare family who's son beats his mom, who in turn is also a prostitute and a heroin addict...

This psychological thriller anime follows former pop idol Mima Kirigoe's as her acting career takes a dark turn with unsettling incidents, blurring the line between reality and illusion as she grapples with identity and obsession. Based on the novel "Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis", the film delivers a gripping narrative, intense psychological exploration, and masterful storytelling, exploring themes of fame and the consequences of obsession. With captivating animation and a suspenseful plot, the film offers an emotionally engaging experience that will keep you questioning what is real.

The film follows a fallen socialite's struggles as she moves into her sister's apartment after losing her wealth. Cate Blanchett's remarkable portrayal captures her character's emotional journey, while Woody Allen's direction balances comedy and drama, offering a unique perspective on privilege and reinvention. With exceptional acting and thought-provoking themes, it's a captivating film worth watching.

Under the skilled direction of Safy Nebbou, Claire, a 50-year-old divorced teacher, dives into a web of deception as she creates a fake Facebook profile to catfish her former lover's roommate. Prepare for a suspenseful and psychologically gripping journey that explores the complexities of identity and desire.

This film follows two boys linked by a traumatic childhood event. As they grow up, their paths diverge dramatically, with one delving into the mysteries of the universe and the other descending into a darker world. Their eventual reunion confronts their past, leading to startling revelations. The story is an intense and emotionally charged journey, highly recommended for its powerful narrative and profound character development.

In New York, Telly Paretta has been under the psychiatric care of A doctor for months, the therapy to help her deal with the grief associated with losing her nine year old son, Sam, one of 6 children in a plane which disappeared, Slowly, incidents make it seem like Telly is losing her grip on the past, until one day all physical evidence of Sam ever existing disappears.. her husband, Jim and Dr. Munce try to explain to her that her therapy is to help her get over the delusion that she /had a son. As Telly alone goes on a search for evidence to prove the existence of Sam, the only person she is eventually able to convince is Ash Correll, an ex-Hockey player whose daughter was also one of the missing children. One other person they're able to convince of there ever having been a Sam and Lauren is NYC cop, Ann Pope. Pope believes that 2 people having the same delusion is not a coincidence, Pope has to figure who she can or can't trust in the matter in uncovering the truth.

Charlie Babbitt, a car salesman, learns of the death of his estranged father. The inheritance of his fortune is destined for Raymond, his older brother, who is autistic and whom he does not know. Charlie takes Raymond out of the mental institution where he was staying and takes him on a trip, an experience that will change their lives and their bond. Don't miss this moving and heartfelt dramatic story that won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman.

Harold, a guilt-ridden agoraphobic, must overcome the confines of his self-imposed prison to save a boy who has risked everything to help him. Broken Down is a powerful drama that explores how the journey to conquering the demons within begins by letting the heart reach out to others in need.

Dawn recently lost her husband and experiences growing anxiety as her daughter Melanie plans to move away for college. An argument with a hostile new neighbor aggravates Dawn's mental condition, and she begins to show signs of paranoid delusions. Determined to help her mom, Melanie attempts a series of interventions, but challenging Dawn's reality of persecution threatens to destroy their loving relationship. Melanie is forced to make the toughest of choices as she struggles to support her mother on the path toward recovery and healing. A bittersweet story about coming of age in the shadow of mental illness.

In the late 1970s, in Boston, the bipolar Cameron "Cam" Stuart lives with his wife Maggie and their daughters Amelia and Faith in an isolated house in the countryside. When Cam is fired from his job, he has a mental breakdown and Maggie is forced to institutionalize him. When he is released, he moves to a small apartment while Maggie works to support the children. She decides to apply to an MBA program to improve her income and she is accepted by Columbia University in New York. She asks Cam to take care of the girls for eighteen months and he agrees despite his fears. Maggie moves to New York and Cam is responsible for Amelia and Faith's education. Will the scheme work?

"My plan was to die before the money ran out," says 60-year-old penniless Manhattan socialite Frances Price, but things didn't go as planned. Her husband Franklin has been dead for 12 years, and with his vast inheritance gone, she cashes in the last of her possessions and resolves to live out her twilight days anonymously in a borrowed apartment in Paris, accompanied by her directionless son Malcolm and a cat named Small Frank--who may or may not embody the spirit of Frances' dead husband.

Three friends and business partners navigate the ups and downs of adulthood in the richly visual and cultural backdrop that is Mexico City.

Experience the final years of painter Vincent van Gogh in this biographical drama. Directed by Julian Schnabel, the film challenges the notion of suicide, presenting a unique theory on van Gogh's tragic end. Willem Dafoe's remarkable portrayal, supported by an exceptional cast, delves into the artist's torment and brilliance, earning acclaim and nominations. This emotional journey offers an intimate perspective on van Gogh's life and is a compelling watch for art enthusiasts and film lovers alike.

1930's rural Nova Scotia. Maud Dowley, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, smokes heavily to deal with the pain. Because of her unusual gait from the arthritis, she is often mistaken as a stupid, incapable woman, that perception which does make her feel stupid and incapable. That view is held by her surviving family, her brother Charlie and her Aunt Ida with whom she lives. After an action by Charlie, Maud decides to seek some independence and is the only applicant for a posted job as housekeeper for brusque Everett Lewis, a poor fish seller. Despite not wanting to hire a cripple which only adds to their antagonism, Maud negotiates to get the job for room and board. Their antagonistic relationship ends up including Everett exacting beatings on Maud whenever she doesn't do what he wants. To keep herself happy, Maud begins to paint the interior of the house with happy pictures and paint similar pictures on small cards, these folk art pictures are how she wants to see the world. Maud's paintings come to the attention of one of Everett's customers, Sandra, a New York socialite, who ultimately commissions Maud to paint some pictures for her if Maud won't or can't sell what she's already painted. This begins Maud's possible independence from her violent relationship with Everett, who in turn admits that he may need Maud more than she needs him. In the process, Maud is able to revisit an issue from her past which she believed had long died in a literal sense.