Survive Your Head

synopsis

The number of anxiety, depression, and suicide cases among young people is growing. Parents are often helpless and don't know where to seek help. There is a shortage of mental health professionals for children and adolescents in Czechia, and waiting times can be several months long. The heroes and heroines of this documentary also struggle with mental health issues. Karolína, Jakub, Kristýna, and Michael, all in their twenties, offer an open and honest insight into what it is like to experience a mental crisis. At the same time, together with their families and loved ones, they explain what has helped them and continues to help them lead a fulfilling life.

biography

Petr Hátle studied documentary filmmaking at FAMU in Prague. During his studies, he completed an internship at Bilgi University in Istanbul. He has made several short films that have been successfully screened at many festivals, such as Advent and Leaving Istanbul. He graduated from FAMU with his feature debut Velká noc, a visually impressive film exploration of nightlife on the outskirts of Prague.

film details

director:	Petr Hátle
producer:	Rebeka Bartůňková
script:	Adéla Kabelková
photography:	Prokop Souček
editing:	Mariana Kozáková
sound:	Vojtěch Knot, Lukáš Kosek, Adam Levý, Jan Našinec

contact

Tomáš Karmazín / Česká televize
tomas.karmazin@ceskatelevize.cz