{"id":59546,"date":"2024-10-26T17:27:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T07:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessasnonspoilers.com\/?p=59546"},"modified":"2024-12-05T19:32:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T09:32:19","slug":"witches-2024-documentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessasnonspoilers.com\/archives\/59546\/witches-2024-documentary\/","title":{"rendered":"Witches: Stalked by the Shadow of Madness \u2014 Premiered at SXSW Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Witches<\/em> is a documentary by writer-director Elizabeth Sankey. It explores the history of witches. The documentary unfolds with a poignant lens on perinatal mental health. The film opens with iconic cinematic imagery and a voiceover that draws us into Sankey\u2019s own experience after the birth of her son. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through her poetic reflections, she captures the disorienting feelings of new motherhood. She reveals the depths of what it means to be “stalked by the shadow of madness.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sankey’s narrative is compelling. It is relatable as she shares, \u201cWhen everyone tells you it\u2019s normal to feel out of control.\u201d The film pivots from the stigmatized views of witches and healers. These figures are often seen as points of blame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It challenges the notion that \u201cthe baby blues are completely normal.\u201d It contrasts extreme cases of mental health struggles with historical condemnations of women as witches. The film uses personal anecdotes that resonate deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grit Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Witches<\/em> serve as a powerful platform for discussing mental health, leaving no stone un-turned regarding the insidious issues women face. It raises crucial questions about societal expectations of motherhood. It also questions the stigma surrounding mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are we already pushing back into a world where the mentally ill are persecuted? The film suggests that the shadows of mental health extend far beyond the obvious. They touch the lives of those bogged down with sadness and anger. People also struggle with the impossibly high standards of being a “super mum.” Now that we both rear and work, is it all too much?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sankey\u2019s descent into madness post-pregnancy is riveting and memorable. The documentary\u2019s editing is polished and examined with a careful eye. Witches manages to maintain a high level of engagement despite its talky nature. While other women\u2019s stories add depth, it is Sankey\u2019s journey that truly captivates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Witches Documentary 2024 – A Must Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Telling a story that women have talked about but have never really been listened to, this is a must-see documentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information about Witches documentary, check out the official website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for another documentary? Watch On The Trail of UFO’s<\/a> | You Cannot Kill David Arquette<\/a> | Art Kabuki<\/a> or DTF<\/a> next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film was provided by SXSW Sydney<\/a> for editorial purposes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Trailer on YouTube<\/h2>\n\n\n\n