Common Side Effects

SYNOPSIS
After a tragic accident, a boy looses his brother. He is dealing with his feelings of guilt by writing about his life.

The film is a a visual poem composed around the theme of loss, feelings of guilt and scizophrenia. It moves the audience and creates awareness for mental health issues as a result of this loss. 

Common Side Effects is inspired by the novel The Shock of the Fall, paintings by Henk Chabot and produced in cooperation with Ambo|Anthos publishers.

 

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