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Helen (2009)

Helen (2009)

Drama

Recurence of mental illness cripples successful woman.

Release Date: 2009, November 26
Directors: Sandra Nettelbeck
Countries: Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Insight Film Studios, Egoli Tossell Film, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Helen Productions
Cast: Leah Cairns, Ashley Judd, Goran Višnjić, David James Lewis, David Hewlett, Lauren Lee Smith, BJ Harrison, Conrad Coates, Malcolm Stewart, John Shaw, Alexia Fast, Ali Liebert

Overview:

On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.

Keywords:

woman director depression